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  • 12-11-2007, 03:12 PM
    MeMe
    Re: how safe is LIVE
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    Originally Posted by Tripppysmurf View Post
    I would say it is up to the individual snake and how agreesive of a feeder they are to deem wether proper size would be or nto be dangerous.


    Not true.

    My smaller balls would try...to take a medium rat if I tossed it in...that doesn't mean they should.

    They are reacting on instinct not judgement.

    That is where the responsible owner comes into play...you should know what the correct size to feed your snake and always monitor your feedings.

    :)
  • 12-12-2007, 07:37 AM
    frankykeno
    Re: how safe is LIVE
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Tripppysmurf View Post
    Also from what I have researched if your going to mvoe it to rats be careful as rats are more aggresive then mice and in such can attack your snake before it attacks the rat.

    I don't know that's I'd agree with you on that. I breed my own feeder rats and I can't say that I've found them any more aggressive than a mouse. Actually back when I fed mice I was personally bitten more by the darn things trying to grab one to feed off than I've ever been by any of the rats here.

    I think any prey will be aggressive if it goes in live when it's not in top condition....hungry, thirsty, restrained, etc. Feed an appropriately sized prey that is itself in good condition to a healthy snake well used to dealing with it's prey and take the time to learn the proper methods of live feeding. :)
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