Bass Eats Rat - Viewer discretion advised

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And people think we're bad for feeding our snakes rodents that die in like 10 seconds. I'm sure this video had some fallout from angry viewers.

Thoughts?

As bad as it may seem rodents are a natural part of Largemouth Bass' diet along with frogs and even turtles and crayfish.

I didn't like the fact that the rat drowned. But again I still is it as a part of keeping a particular kind of pet.

that rat was a tad bit too big and its been said many times about fish eating rodents and they have been used as bait pretty much forever

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Originally Posted by Freakie_frog

As bad as it may seem rodents are a natural part of Largemouth Bass' diet along with frogs and even turtles and crayfish.

I didn't like the fact that the rat drowned. But again I still is it as a part of keeping a particular kind of pet.

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You do have a good point. I'm kind of on the fence about the situation. On one hand it seems cruel, but on the other hand it could happen in nature. And who am I to judge when I feed my pet the same exact rodents? I'm still not decided one way or the other. I can see some people getting very upset about it though.

It's a captive fish, they don't need a live rat. Yes, I don't agree with them feeding a live rat.

I thought it was pretty cool. I see what ya'll are saying though... coulda gone with a frog or somethin...

I'm just all jealous as hell that this guy has a pet bass. I WANT A PET BASS!!!

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that was awesome, as a bass fisherman myself I have a new look on bass. thanks for finding that video.

Hi,

I thought it wasn't all that healthy to feed a large amount of mammals to a fish because of the fat on the prey?

I might be mis-remembering though as it's years since I had to pay that much attention to fish diets.


dr del

I don't mind the feeding, its neat to see all predators eat, but it is illegal to own any game fish.

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Originally Posted by Vomitore

I'm just all jealous as hell that this guy has a pet bass. I WANT A PET BASS!!!

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Grab a rod and some powerbait!!!

I will probably get flamed for this but you asked for thoughts...I think the vid is dumb personally, and it really urks me when ppl make predator feeding vids with a seemingly sadistic "display" , Especially when the animal being fed will pretty much eat anything. Sorry but I dont feel any reason to cause unneccessary pain or suffering to a feeder item.I show them the same respect as any of my animals.

I used to have a huge silver arowana that we'd feed rodents to. Nothing like that though, he'd suck em down almost immediately. Makes the tank pretty dirty though when they deficate.

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Originally Posted by iCandiBallPythons

I will probably get flamed for this but you asked for thoughts...I think the vid is dumb personally, and it really urks me when ppl make predator feeding vids with a seemingly sadistic "display" , Especially when the animal being fed will pretty much eat anything. Sorry but I dont feel any reason to cause unneccessary pain or suffering to a feeder item.I show them the same respect as any of my animals.

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You wont get flamed. I agree, it's showing off. Like some dude polishing his car when a hot chick strolls by. I *STILL* want a pet bass!

thanks. i was right in the middle of eating the yummiest honey bun in the world. :puke:

I agree

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Originally Posted by littleindiangirl

It's a captive fish, they don't need a live rat. Yes, I don't agree with them feeding a live rat.

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personally i think it's TRASH. the only reason that is posted is for that owner to feel bada$$. same as ppl posting a 15ft+ burm vs. a rabbit. feeding live and taping it is just for show. a real person of the trade whether snakes, or fish in this situation, feed the animal and move on. there is no need to prove that "YOUR THE MAN" by throwing a rat into a tank and filming...say that rat got out and bit the hell outta that owner...he'd be alil upset. :thumbsdow:thumbsdow:thumbsdow:thumbsdow:thumbsdow:thumbsdow:thumbsdow:thumbsdow :thumbsdow:thumbsdow

nybp....agreed.

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Originally Posted by Vomitore

I'm just all jealous as hell that this guy has a pet bass. I WANT A PET BASS!!!

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Me to :P.

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Originally Posted by Vomitore

I'm just all jealous as hell that this guy has a pet bass. I WANT A PET BASS!!!

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I feel bad for the rat drowning.

I also feel bad for the rat that gets nailed by a snake and then proceeds to be squeezed to death.

Things have to die some time for other things to live....

Not necessary with this captive bass, and we can feed F/T...

It should not be comfortable to watch a living creature die.

I agree it would have been just as effective and more humane to use a F/T.

Judging by the music, the video was meant for entertainment purposes, and not documentary or educational reasons (which would have been more acceptable IMO).

I would have been totally fine with the video if the person making it went about it in a more humane, educational way and less of a "Hey gais chex out mah killer b@ss!!!! zomg lol!!!!" way

I love all the condemning in the thread.

Very few on here can claim they've never thought a feeding was "cool", or showed it to a friend to show them how "cool" it is.

Filming/editing is no different. He's showing it to friends.

Some of you need to get of your high horse, or maybe just get in touch with reality.

The video made me sad, but I'm not going to scold the OP for feeding his animal.

This is pure propaganda with the aim of giving Sea Kittens a bad name!

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Originally Posted by Soterios

I love all the condemning in the thread.

Very few on here can claim they've never thought a feeding was "cool", or showed it to a friend to show them how "cool" it is.

Filming/editing is no different. He's showing it to friends.

Some of you need to get of your high horse, or maybe just get in touch with reality.

The video made me sad, but I'm not going to scold the OP for feeding his animal.

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Actually, I can claim that.
Because I don't find enjoyment out of watching living animals die. Especially when it is unnecessary. I care about animals, including my feeders, and want to make their lives as best as I possibly can. I feed as humanly as possible, and as much f/t as possible.
It wasn't the OPs fish, he was just sharing a video he found.

A lot of people on here are animal lovers. So, I shall stay on my high horse and do a piaffe at that.

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Originally Posted by blackcrystal22

Actually, I can claim that.
Because I don't find enjoyment out of watching living animals die. Especially when it is unnecessary. I care about animals, including my feeders, and want to make their lives as best as I possibly can. I feed as humanly as possible, and as much f/t as possible.
It wasn't the OPs fish, he was just sharing a video he found.

A lot of people on here are animal lovers. So, I shall stay on my high horse and do a piaffe at that.

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I agree , and Soterios not be rude , but bro get your post straight b4 you post .

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Originally Posted by Soterios

I love all the condemning in the thread.

Very few on here can claim they've never thought a feeding was "cool", or showed it to a friend to show them how "cool" it is.

Filming/editing is no different. He's showing it to friends.

Some of you need to get of your high horse, or maybe just get in touch with reality.

The video made me sad, but I'm not going to scold the OP for feeding his animal.

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I would'nt call it condemnation its more like called having respect that it is a living breathing animal , and there are more humane ways other than what was obviously demonstrated by the video. So maybe reality seems a little bit closer to you now.

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Originally Posted by iCandiBallPythons

I agree , and Soterios not be rude , but bro get your post straight b4 you post .

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I wasn't being rude, I was simply stating that some of the people in this thread need to get over the "e-thug" phase where they feel the need to shoot everyone down.

Also, please post in English next time so I might be able to understand your post. Thanks, bro. :rolleyes:

I did not say that you were being rude, In my post I was meaning that I wasnt trying to come off as being rude towards you and my friend I dont know what language you speak but every one of my posts have been in english. It was a pleasure but really I have better things to do than pi** match with you.

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Originally Posted by iCandiBallPythons

I did not say that you were being rude, In my post I was meaning that I wasnt trying to come off as being rude towards you and my friend I dont know what language you speak but every one of my posts have been in english. It was a pleasure but really I have better things to do than pi** match with you.

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You still haven't help me understand what "get your post straight" means.:rofl:

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Originally Posted by Soterios

I wasn't being rude, I was simply stating that some of the people in this thread need to get over the "e-thug" phase where they feel the need to shoot everyone down.

Also, please post in English next time so I might be able to understand your post. Thanks, bro. :rolleyes:

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In what responses do you consider people being "e-thugs" and shooting others down?

I posted a video I found, asked for thoughts, and people gave them. The people who agreed with the feeding gave their opinions, and the people who disagreed gave their own responses. No one got overly upset or vitriolic. Seems like a normal, reasonable forum discussion to me.

There is one person posting with attitude, but I'll bite my tongue.

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BETCHA THIS ONE COULD EAT A RAT!! lol!

i really don't see any huge problem with it, but like others have stated the guy probably should be feeding f/t to the fish if hes going to feed it rats on occasion.

and while a bass would be pretty sweet to have, i think a northern pike would be cooler!

i dunno but we have a cabelas store so i can see them feed at any time.

of all the fish eating i think perch and walleye is sweet to watch. crappie is also fun to watch with minnows
trout and salmon would be the best to actually see and keep

the link dont work

I dont see why he couldnt have used feeder fish....I thought that was kind of what they were there for...turtles, fish , etc....predators that need prey that typically live in the same area.

Yeah...that link didn't work. I've seen this before, and I think this is the same one you guys are talking about: YouTube - Bass Vs Rat

Just you tube bass eats mouse & plenty of vids will pop up.