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    feeding my snake help

    for my snake should i feed it live or frozen rats

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    Re: feeding my snake help

    if it will take frozen, then feed frozen.
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    Re: feeding my snake help

    It's personal preference.

    The pro of live is that it's natural and some owners prefer it, the con is that sometimes the rat can scratch/bite the snake in an awkward constriction and leave minor-serious damage; although usually minor. Another thing is that buying live one by one can run up the bill in the long run unless you plan on breeding your own rats/feeders.

    The pro of F/T is that you can buy several at a time, select preferred size each time and never have to leave the house. It may be a bit more time consuming since you have to let them thaw over the course of a few hours or defrost them in a bag submerged in hot water.

    In conclusion, it's up to you.

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    Re: feeding my snake help

    Ummmm...pretty much what the lovely Pandora said. Feed him whatever he'll readily take. I love having a three months supply of food in my freezer.

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    Re: feeding my snake help

    thx i feed it frozen and he eats it just some guy told me that live is better because it is more fun for the snake

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    Re: feeding my snake help

    Snakes don't know fun; they eat to survive


    ~~McKinsey~~
    "Men have forgotten this truth," said the fox. "But you must not forget it. You become responsible, forever, for what you have tamed."
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    Re: feeding my snake help

    Quote Originally Posted by starmom View Post
    Snakes don't know fun; they eat to survive
    What she said.

    Issues of biting/scratching aside, I prefer F/T if for nothing else than the convenience. It's just downright easier, especially if you have a lot of snakes.
    George


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