why is it wise to feed my new kingsnake in another enclosure?

Answer 1

Unfortunately both answers are right, but at the same time both are wrong. for the most part XYZ_GD is right, it is a myth, snakes are smart, they can distinguish between you hand and a mouse, as long as you handle them. there are exceptions. i have owned 23 snakes and I've only hand one that needed to be moved to feed. So in reality there is a slim chance that you will need to move the snake to another cage to feed. feed your snake in the cage he is in and if a problem develops, start moving him to feed.

Answer 2

It isn't. This is a myth that seems to never end. I own dozens of snakes and feed all of them in their enclosures. They do not associate my hand with food because I go in there several times a week to change water, handle them, clean their cage, etc.

Besides if it was true, wouldn't the snake associate your hand with food every time you took it out and brought it to the feeding tub?

The only reason you should have for feeding in a different tub is if you keep more than one snake in a cage (which you shouldn't do anyway) or if you have a problem with your snake ingesting large quantities of substrate.

One last thing... moving a snake from its enclosure to its feeding tub and then back again is just causing stress for the snake and you risk having the snake regurge or not eating.

Answer 3

I feed my kingsnakes in a different space. I like a cardboard box. From what I have found my snakes aren't as aggressive if i feed them outside of their cages. But you will find everyone has their own personal preference.

Answer 4

Yes, its always wise to feed your snakes in a different enclosure then the one that they reside in then they will be able to tell when its feeding time and they won't try to attack you thinking it is feeding time every time you stick your hand in there enclosure hope this helps