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Can I switch from F/T to Live? Live just seem to be more readily accessible.
So the pet store right near me just stopped selling F/T and I'm in the city where I walk everywhere and commute. Can I switch to live pet store mice?
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Re: Can I switch from F/T to Live? Live just seem to be more readily accessible.
Essentially you can do whatever you want but I think you should check into buying f/t rodents online. You can get a lot for a pretty good price but shipping is a tad expensive at times. If I had a ball python that was eating f/t I wouldn't switch to live at all. That is just my opinion but as I said it is your snake and you can do whatever you want.
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Yes, you could switch. But I'd look into ordering online. Everyone says shipping is expensive, but I personally think it's cheaper then live when you work the numbers.
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Buying in bulk online is much cheaper than buying individual rodents frozen or live at most stores. I would suggest searching for a breeder that is local you can buy bulk and save on shipping from.
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I've had a few that I've bought over the years that were fed PK or FT by previous owners. I feed my whole collection 100+ balls live. They all made the switch, some a little quicker than others but they all have switched.
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Can I switch from F/T to Live? Live just seem to be more readily accessible.
Pet store mice are usually at least four bucks. Especially when your snake gets to the size when you need multiple mice, you'll be paying a lot. And good luck finding reasonable priced live rats. Usually stores sell full grown rats and those are too big for ball pythons.
So really the best solution here is to get more snakes and either buy F/T in bulk or breed your own feeders. I really enjoy breeding my own feeders.
Last edited by Marrissa; 08-31-2014 at 09:10 PM.
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i won't suggest letting the snake get used to live.
as a compromise, you can prekill the live mice you'll be buying....this way it will be easier to switch back to FT, just in case.
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I would by f.t. online if it is difficult for you to find f.t. in your are. however I personally like to pre kill my rodents for my snakes, they are harmless to the snake and just as nutritious as live!
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Re: Can I switch from F/T to Live? Live just seem to be more readily accessible.
Simple, don't leave live prey unsupervised with your snakes.
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