Well, should I stick with frozen??

[flip9688]

I've fed my snake 5 times now, three live, and then two frozen. he eats either. frozen are waaaaayyyy more convinient since I don't want a mouse community. Should I just stick with the frozen. I read somewhere that live mice/rats have Thiamine in them. I was thinking maybe a live every 3rd mice or so.??

[Brimstone111888]

They do have thiamine in them, but so does F/t. It takes months for the thiamine to deteriorate. Also there is no specific "ball python dietary requirement". F/t will be just fine.

[GirDance]

Do what works best for you, that you know your snake will eat reliably.

[FatBoy]

I wish all my ball pythons would eat FT. If you are lucky enough to have FT eaters then that's what I would do. Easier and cheaper. I think it is even cheaper than raising your own rats.

[Stewart_Reptiles]

The problem with switching prey is that you better be ready to feed this type of prey from than on because your BP might not switch back.

I had BP on F/T in the past and once I offered live they had nothing to do with F/T again.

A few will switch back and forth but there is not guaranty.

Again if you switch be prepared for the outcomes.

If F/T is more convinient for you than stick to F/T

[West Coast Jungle]

The problem with switching prey is that you better be ready to feed this type of prey from than on because your BP might not switch back.

I had BP on F/T in the past and once I offered live they had nothing to do with F/T again.

A few will switch back and forth but there is not guaranty.

Again if you switch be prepared for the outcomes.

If F/T is more convinient for you than stick to F/T

I agree, some never even switch to FT so consider yourself fortunate.

[starmom]

All of mine are on f/t and I just make sure I thaw out really thoroughly and then blow dry them to raise the temps... I think it makes a big difference when the snake is being offered a completely thawed rodent.

[dsirkle]

In the area where I reside, live rats are $4.20 a piece and f/t can be had for 99 cents a piece if you buy at least 100 at a time. With the added factor of not having to go to the store each time you feed, I choose to feed f/t. If you don't buy more than you can use up in 6 months, loss of nutritional value shouldn't be an issue. I personally dont want to breed rats but I am sure it would be cost effective for somebody with a large number of snakes.

[BPGirl]

I would defanitely stick with frozens. They are more cost effiecient, and you dont have to worry about them biting your snake. And I agree also. If you decide on f/t then you should stick with only frozens, because if you give them a taste of live some wont go back to f/t.

[flip9688]

good points, I'll probally just stick with the frozen! just wanted to make sure he was getting a balanced diet.