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Originally Posted by kalismom3
i feed outside the enclosure because i don't want a nippy snake...
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Feeding inside of the enclosure does not cause aggression; that is a myth. In fact, feeding outside of the enclosure is one way to guarantee that your snake will eventually bite you, especially with a boa as they usually have a strong feeding response and can stay "foody" for more than 24 hours after they eat, until they finally settle down to digest their meal.
Another problem is that handling your snake, even just a quick trip from the feeding tub back to its home, right after it eats increases the risk of having it regurgitate its last meal.
Finally...
Do people who keep reticulated or burmese pythons feed outside of the enclosure? No, because moving a 12-20 foot foody snake means risking a trip to the ER.
Do people who keep venomous snakes feed outside of the enclosure? No, because moving a venomous foody snake means risking a trip to the morgue.
So, why would you move your boa to feed it?