I've never fed live so I have no idea. I don't have any snake that won't take f/t prey and I won't keep one that does. They have a pretty formidable bite, so I'm sure whatever gets bitten if alive will bleed pretty profusely.
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3.2~Cornsnakes
3.4.2~Green tree python
3.3.1~ATB
1.1~Sibon Nebulatus
1.0~Eyelash viper
Dogs, cats, horses....
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