Really depends on the kink, is it post vent? Those that are post vent can be non-detrimental to the snake. I had two BRB's a few years back with "bad" kinks just past the vent, one was like it was folded in half. Both ate and grew just fine. And in both cases the kink mostly went away with growth. They were eventually sold at half price to a couple of buyers who had no intent to breed and were quite happy to get them so cheaply. And yes, I fully disclosed medical history.

This is NOT to say yours are OK, pics would really help here.

IMHO, I'd have to agree, the whole freezer thing is NOT humane. Quick complete euthanasia is preferable. I've seen snakes with head lopped off still moving mouth for some time. IMO complete crushing blow to skull would be quickest way to dispatch. I know, seems awful, but it is part of breeding. So far I've never had to put one down, but I also know it's just a matter of time!! Keep rolling the breeding dice and they'll come up (you know what) eventually.
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Thanks,


Dave Colling
www.rainbows-r-us-reptiles.com



0.1 Wife (WC)
0.2 kids (CBB)

LOL, to many snakes to list, last count:
10.22 BRB
10.15 BCI
And those are only the breeders

lots.lots.lots feeder mice and rats

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