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    Where to get and what type of co2 canisters can I use to euthanize rats

    Hey guys. I've euthanized rats before for my snakes using the vinegar baking soda method but I dont want to use that anymore. I know how to make the chambers for co2 use however I'm not sure what type of co2 i can use. Like do i need a bigger industrial canister or can a bb gun paintball canister work and if it does what do I need to be able to control making the co2 flow out?

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    Re: Where to get and what type of co2 canisters can I use to euthanize rats

    I started breeding this year and I've been using a 20oz canister I ordered off Amazon with a regulator. Tippmann I think the brand is. I can get it filled at D!ck's Sporting Goods (not inappropriate, just store name.) for about $6, but they will not fill anything bigger than 20oz.

    I don't have a lot of production yet, so I haven't run through the whole thing. I'm just breeding for my own collection, so I think this size will last me a while. I am mostly planning to do bulk batches for F/T rather than weekly to feed the snakes, so it will be used less often that way.

    I think bigger canisters like 5lb or larger from brewing or restaurant supply uses are better if you plan to breed and cull a lot of rodents. And if you can find a place that refills them that isn't excessively expensive like the few I found near me.

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    Re: Where to get and what type of co2 canisters can I use to euthanize rats

    ^^^ This is what I used to do as well.
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    If you have an AirGas or other gas supplier near by you can get 20lb CO2 tanks. You trade them in like propane tanks. It should last you quite a while.

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    Re: Where to get and what type of co2 canisters can I use to euthanize rats

    That us some good info. Not sure the differences between where we live it im sure I could get a similar result. Did you need to.get certain fixtures to use with the tanks and what would.they be

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    Re: Where to get and what type of co2 canisters can I use to euthanize rats

    Quote Originally Posted by GoatBoy View Post
    If you have an AirGas or other gas supplier near by you can get 20lb CO2 tanks. You trade them in like propane tanks. It should last you quite a while.
    That’s what I did, it’s a bit pricey to get a big tank and regulator, but it gets the job done. If you have over 20 snakes, it’s worth it.


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