I feed f/t for a few reasons. I have nothing against live at all, I just find it much easier to feed f/t. I can buy them in bulk and just store them as needed. I don't need to breed stinky mice or rats. I don't have to have a "pet" mouse/rat if one of my snakes don't eat. I don't have to explain to my 4 y/o son about the magic disappearing cute fuzzy little mice (I know I know...circle of life...but I'd rather not right now lol). I don't have to supervise feedings in fear of an injury. And...it's kinda cute watching them "kill" the f/t rats....:rolleyes: