f/t vs. live

[Ken]

I hope after all the hard work on your paper is done that you'll post it in it's entirety here in the forums. Can't wait to read it.

K

[pimp_n_python]

its too late for the essay i'm guessing but here's another reason
that feeding frozen thawed is better
once a mouse/rat has been frozen then thawed the flesh has been broken down by the thawing process so it is easier for your snake to digest the prey item

[Mike]

that is a good point pimp_n....is that really true?

and rusty....you are my idol. lol. ill probably email you and count you as a source if thats ok? man i hate writing (but only when im required to)

[pimp_n_python]

as far as i know it is true
the freezing and thawing process breaks down the flesh
If you've ever poked a f/t mouse you'll notice its a lot more "mushy" than a fresh killed
I don't really know exactly what occurs and why it occurs but i'll try and find out for you

[Mike]

thanks...actually yestarday i tried to defrost a mouse in water on top of the stove as low as it would go...i tried to pick it up with tong and a chunk of flesh came right off...i through that one away and went with the good old fashioned sink to thaw another mouse. so id believe that their skin breaks down. just need a place to cite.

[Anonymous]

pimp_n, you sure caused a stir (elsewhere)! Collagen vs. cells, microbacteria vs. ice crystals, etc. At least it's educational ...

[Marla]

That was me ^. I got logged out between starting the post and hitting submit.

[CTReptileRescue]

Mike,
Please feel free to contact me on the issue.
Oh, and thanks for your compliments.
Rusty
Oh PS I am a chick (tricky name huh?)

[Mike]

did you think i was calling you a guy cuz i said "man i hate writing"?.... if that it, thats not what i ment. but ya the name used to get me...lol. if i did accidently call you a guy...oh geezz, im sorry!

[CTReptileRescue]

I don't even think it was on this forum..lol
I have had a long day at work, so excuse my mis printing,,lol
Anyhow, I get it all the time. (I wonder why?)
Rusty