I think some pinkies I just bought are freezer burned, but I wanted some confirmation. 
If it is, is it still safe for my snake? Sorry it looks kinda crappy, but i think the burn is around the nose (whitish spots.)
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Freezer burned?
Andres
Mar 09, 2009 10:48 PM
Replies (5)
snake_bit
Mar 09, 2009 10:55 PM
Snakes dont care about freezer burn.Why dont you focus your camera? Or back up
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Doug L
waspinator421
Mar 09, 2009 11:11 PM
I've fed my snakes rodents with some freezer burn with no ill effects.
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Aubrey Ross
jr56
Mar 10, 2009 09:41 AM
Feeding freezer burned rodents won't hurt the snakes, but I've had some snakes refuse severly freezer burned mice, probably didn't like the taste.
Jeff Robbe
Four Lakes Snakes
Andres
Mar 10, 2009 05:38 PM
Thanks guys 
zach_whitman
Mar 10, 2009 05:58 PM
A freezer burned rodent is dehydrated. Usually this is not a concern as long as your snakes have fresh water. Some species (mt kings) tend to get more of their water from food, but they will usually increase their water intake to make up for it.
What is concerning is that freezer burn is often a sign of variable temps in the freezer or freezing for a VERY long time. If you just purchased these rodents and they are all freezer burned I would not hesitate to ask for a refund/replacement.
