Adults are usually easy feeders, I simply leave the rat in the cage and they eat when they want it. I try this with babies, but they usually grab it to quickly. Just start of well so the snake will be "trained" when it becomes larger.
College is one for me too, but do not do what you said. There is enough legislation out there banning reptiles. Do not keep them hidden because when they are found those are the incidents that cause problems.
Depending where I go to school will determin my plan of action. Two of my options are close enough I could keep them at home, my parents could change water and help take care of them and I could stop at home every two weeks to feed and do what is needed. After two years colleges will usually allow you to live off campus, then I could take them with me.
My other options for school include Cornell, which has a good herp program, so I am sure I can figure something out to bring them for the ride. After all all my cages have locks (boaphiles also provide good security). If I go to Purdue, where my cousin who is a year older than me is going next year I could stay with him. They allow you to live off campus and he and two friends are getting a house, I would just stay with them and keep the snakes.
Look at the schools you are interested in, see what their liveing policies are then check out local laws. This is one problem more people should consider and it is good you are, because many have to sell their animals and some people turn them loose. Both just cause problems. Sometimes it is better to wait till after school.
I am sure someone here has had experience in this field.
Here is my Argentine X Colombian I said I would post.
