Split from Scaleless BP - Feeding Live Debate

[Crazymonkee]

So I would've been smart to let my hatchling die instead of going live... you are so right. I am stupid

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[B.O.S Reptiles]

Our views are so different because I only own one ball python. My snakes take what they have, and I haven't ever had an issue with my BP, either.
I don't generally like those snakes for a reason.

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So I would've been smart to let my hatchling die instead of going live... you are so right. I am stupid

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Yes! Finally you get it...

[satomi325]

Live feeding tips and method:

1) Feed the appropriate size food. I like smaller and more frequent meals than larger and less often. Weanlings and small rats are safe and harmless(to some extent). They're also not as conscious to danger as an adult would be. Adult rats can pack a nasty bite and are much stronger at fighting back, which is why "smaller and more frequent" is the way to go. I feed all of my adults weaned/small rats once a week. And multiple smalls for the big girls. A medium size would be the max appropriate size for a ball python.

2) Keep the feeder well fed and hydrated. They're less likely to see your snake as food. Hungry rats are dangerous rats. They will eat your snake if left unattended for extended periods of time. This is the reason for most if not all snake killing incidences.

3) Don't dangle the live feeder. This puts them in panic mode. A freaked out feeder is a dangerous feeder. Gently place the feeder into your enclosure. Calm feeders are good.

4) Monitor your feedings and keep a tool, such as tongs, on hand to assist your snake in case the feeder tries to bite down during a coil. I use a chop stick to stick in the feeder's mouth if its in a bad position.

5) Don't keep the feeder in with your snake longer than 30 mins max or so. Some people have a shorter time frame. If he doesn't eat within that time frame, take out the feeder and save it for next week.
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[kat_black181]

So you don't think wild snakes die from rodents?
Why am I still arguing? Lol
You guys are stupid enough to feed live, I should've expected stupid comments.

You have GOT to be kidding. I can't do anything but shake my head with the amount of total ignorance and complete UNWILLINGNESS to realize how ridiculous you sound.

[SlitherinSisters]

Our views are so different because I only own one ball python.

[Stewart_Reptiles]

So you don't think wild snakes die from rodents?
Why am I still arguing? Lol
You guys are stupid enough to feed live, I should've expected stupid comments.

And you are comparing apple and oranges, that really helps your arguments.

Knowledge and responsibility of feeding captive bred reptiles cannot be compared to feeding in the wild can it?

Again backed into a corner with no fact but just your personal opinion and not capable of having a mature discussion.

I will say it again I feed THOUSANDS of live prey each year, have done so for a good while, I personally know people that feed even larger numbers, that does not mean YOU should feed live (I actually don't think YOU should), it means it can be done safely and that people doing so are far from stupid.

Again it's about knowledge and educating people not scaring them like you've been scared.

Our views are so different because I only own one ball python.

And that has nothing to do with anything either, I always work at a point or another with at least 5 species of snakes.

Sometime you might want to think before you post.

[cory9oh4]

smh...

[satomi325]

So you don't think wild snakes die from rodents?
Why am I still arguing? Lol
You guys are stupid enough to feed live, I should've expected stupid comments.

In regards to ball pythons, I would say its pretty slim. I'm not saying it doesn't happen, only that its most likely not common. They eat African soft furred rats. ASFs get to small rat size max. I've seen plenty of wild caught adults that look amazing. No scars or any outward damage.

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[Daybreaker]

The drama died down in his AP Cages thread so the OP felt the uncontrollable need to start a thread he knew darn well would cause an uproar with his limited "experience" on something he knows nothing about and close-mindedness. Bravo OP! You've been a true gem on this board lately.

[sho220]

And you are comparing apple and oranges, that really help your arguments.

Right now, B.O.S is probably trying to figure out what these have to do with ball pythons...