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RE: I use ONLY live!

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Posted by: CaliRepGuy at Wed Feb 17 16:11:44 2010   [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by CaliRepGuy ]  
   

This is just my opinion.

I have had no bites to my snakes, no parasites and no other problems with feeding live mice (I only use mice to feed my balls and all my snakes).

I raise the mice on an excellent diet (Purina and Harlan block with Volkmann rat & mouse diet sprinkled on top of the block) and under great conditions so I know my snakes are getting the best and most nutritious meals I can give them. Or find a reputable breeder of rodents.

I tried FT but it was such a hassle/mess to thaw them, thaw the right amount, feed each snake by hand or tongs, you can't refreeze thawed rodents (too risky for bacteria/necrosis), etc.

With live I just toss them in and check back every few minutes. If it is still in the cage 30 minutes later then I puul the mouse out and try next time.

I only have animals go off feed during breeding and sometimes in the colder months.

Live is the best choice for me.

Good luck!

Kevin


   

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