I don't touch when before feeding because it can stress the animal out, I get a better feeding response with leaving them alone I only hold when it is not near a feeding a day. I will see if I can remember to video my snakes eating.
Food costs £20 or so a week
Total amount on snakes £890
Total amount on cages £535
Total amount: £1,435 in USD $2,235
So alot of money spent lel, that does not include £200 spent on vet bills