Food fights are great! I know that manners are important... but how else can you get a kid to eat his vegetables? I think that when a baby snake has to fight for his food, he gains a sense of perspective regarding the importance of feeding when food is available. The brawl also attracts other babies to the food. It does discourage shy feeders though. My little one eyed marcianus doesnt want to be anywhere near the action. She prefers take out, grab the food and get the heck out of there!