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Killing techniques

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  • 04-19-2004, 04:11 PM
    BallPython713
    I'm still wondering if I want to breed rats for my bp. What would be a good killing method?I would like to freeze them after their dead because I feed f/t rodents to my bp. Could you use rubbing alcohal to make them pass out and then freeze them?

    Thanks!
  • 04-19-2004, 04:13 PM
    JamminJonah
    Killing techniques
    CO2 is definately the best way to go - it's like putting them to sleep. Plus there are no possible residue effects that could end up in your snake. And you can do large numbers at one time.
  • 04-19-2004, 04:34 PM
    steelsack
    white plains reptile expo
    Just put them in a bag and smack em against the floor, wall, etc. Quick, easy, and cost effective.
  • 04-19-2004, 04:34 PM
    JLC
    Yeah...if/when I end up breeding my own feeders, CO2 is the way I'll go.
  • 04-19-2004, 05:01 PM
    KraZeKelly
    :shock: *snort*....LOL!!! Good thump on the head and they never feel a thing.


    Kelly

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by steelsack
    Just put them in a bag and smack em against the floor, wall, etc. Quick, easy, and cost effective.

  • 04-19-2004, 05:13 PM
    Smulkin
    /kung-fu cinema on

    "Hrmmmm . . Heh! I employ the deadly bag-thwapping technique! Observe!"

    (whoosh whoosh-whoosh thWAP!)
  • 04-19-2004, 05:15 PM
    Astra_Valyesky
    ruler across neck and snap :)
  • 04-19-2004, 05:22 PM
    Hockeymom
    Just stretch them out, they look bigger after a good stretching..Sorry bad joke
    Hockeymom
  • 04-20-2004, 08:03 AM
    Ginevive
    I usually do the "whack" method. But I'll probably be experimenting with cO2 or dry ice soon, because my baby rats are growing really fast and I do not want them getting too big for my bci and smaller bp to eat.
    Breeding rats is pretty easy, as long as you have a healthy female to start out with. Both of the ones I have now are great mothers; one even gave me a NICE bite on my finger when I was removing one of the fuzzies to feed my bci. Not sure I blame her, though. It was my fault for getting too close, but BOY did she dart across that tank when my hand came in!
  • 04-20-2004, 08:15 AM
    BallPython713
    Ginevive: is that red tail boa yours?? It's kewl!
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