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what is freeze burn?

ritamcfarsons Sep 25, 2003 06:08 PM

i read that its caused by prolonged freezing but thats it... how is it hramfull to eg. snakes if they eat a mouse or rat with freeze burn?

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DeMak Sep 25, 2003 08:58 PM

My understanding is that freezer burn is dehydration caused by freezing. It is not by itself harmful. It can be an indicator that the rodent is past its prime, but not neccesarily. When you thaw it out, check to make sure it's not spoiled or decayed, otherwise it should be fine.

DeMak

DenverTom Sep 26, 2003 03:48 PM

I have 1 ball python that won't eat anything with freezer burn. She'll eat thawed, but not freezer burned. How does she know? I have no idea but she is very consistent in her refusal of them. I have another ball python that doesn't care. That's my only problem with freezer burn.

good luck
Denver Tom

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