well, in my experience with my snakes i feed all them in their enclosures. i never have a problem with them bitting me to get them out. i make sure my hands are washed well before going in there.

i feed f/t and if they don't go for it i just move it a little to think its alive and they usually take it. i use something long. not my hand.

i've heard kingsnakes have very quick feeding responses. also if mine won't come out to eat i'll place the f/t item near their hide spot and they will usually get it then also.

i would continue to handle it whether it bites you or not. your feedin pinkies so it can't be that big of a snake if it were to bite it won't hurt that much. my solomon island ground boa bit me once and it didn't hurt hardly at all. he isn't as big as my corns. yea, they have lots of little teeth but usually let go after a warning bite. just keep handling it and see. just my thougth for you. i'm no expert just a pet owner with 7 of my own snakes.

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