DIY Euthanasia

Hmm. I did not know that Meph. I just recently have had to do this, so am new to it. And the chamber we followed directions from (from here somewhere, cant find it right now) did not say to add water. :confused:

And might I recommend vinegar and baking soda? the CO2 is released much more slowly and it takes far longer, but it's considered more humane, as well.

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Originally Posted by Anya

And might I recommend vinegar and baking soda? the CO2 is released much more slowly and it takes far longer, but it's considered more humane, as well.

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One problem with vinegar and baking soda is that its really messy and smells. You would need a lot of it to put an animal down since the reaction is fast.

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Oh my god. I'd rather just feed live I can't just kill an animal,I'd rather have an animal kill the animal,takes the pressure of me..I can't kill things:(

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Originally Posted by NYHC4LIFE8899

Oh my god. I'd rather just feed live I can't just kill an animal,I'd rather have an animal kill the animal,takes the pressure of me..I can't kill things:(

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While an unpleasant reality, feeding live comes with serious risks to your herps and these risks are multiplied if you don't know the feeder's origin. Internal parasites and mites often go undetected in pet store colonies. If your snake doesn't strike and coil properly, they can be seriously injured by a struggling (and biting) rodent. A rodent left with a snake, even for a few minutes, might attack and cause some very painful wounds.

Cervical dislocation is very fast and humane, especially if your feeders are accustomed to handling. My rat weanlings get a few minutes of attention right before being dispatched and there is no suffering involved. They die relaxed and happy.

An acquaintance of mine told me that his daughter worked in a pet store where they killed feeders by putting them in the freezer. :O Someone please tell me he was yanking my chain.

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Originally Posted by Garnet

An acquaintance of mine told me that his daughter worked in a pet store where they killed feeders by putting them in the freezer. :O Someone please tell me he was yanking my chain.

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No some stores do that. Absolutely horrible.

*shakes head* Now I'm going to have to find out how the place I buy F/T from kills their feeders. Gawd.

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*shakes head* Now I'm going to have to find out how the place I buy F/T from kills their feeders. Gawd.

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Big Cheese Rodent Factory is where I get mine. They ship directly to you. Fortunately for me, I live in Fort Worth where they are located.

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Small CO2 tanks and regulators are readily available at any welding supply shop. And in my opinion far superior to dry ice..