Feeding...Just a few questions...

[iBaman]

Is it really that bad to take a snake out of his enclosure when feeding? I've always done this with my BP. It gives me a good time to clean out his tank, wipe it down and wash out his water bowl. I understand with the retic it's going to be quite a bit different and I won't be able to do this, but in general...is it really that bad to do?

Also, what's a good way to get a bp to eat rats?! Mine is super picky..he eats mice. Period. Hold a rat out to him? He won't even strike it. Hold out a mouse? Snaps it up no problem. >.> I feed frozen, and this is all he's ever had.