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    I'm still wondering if I want to breed rats for my bp. What would be a good killing method?I would like to freeze them after their dead because I feed f/t rodents to my bp. Could you use rubbing alcohal to make them pass out and then freeze them?

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    Killing techniques

    CO2 is definately the best way to go - it's like putting them to sleep. Plus there are no possible residue effects that could end up in your snake. And you can do large numbers at one time.
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    Just put them in a bag and smack em against the floor, wall, etc. Quick, easy, and cost effective.

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    :shock: *snort*....LOL!!! Good thump on the head and they never feel a thing.


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    Quote Originally Posted by steelsack
    Just put them in a bag and smack em against the floor, wall, etc. Quick, easy, and cost effective.

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    ruler across neck and snap
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    Just stretch them out, they look bigger after a good stretching..Sorry bad joke
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    I usually do the "whack" method. But I'll probably be experimenting with cO2 or dry ice soon, because my baby rats are growing really fast and I do not want them getting too big for my bci and smaller bp to eat.
    Breeding rats is pretty easy, as long as you have a healthy female to start out with. Both of the ones I have now are great mothers; one even gave me a NICE bite on my finger when I was removing one of the fuzzies to feed my bci. Not sure I blame her, though. It was my fault for getting too close, but BOY did she dart across that tank when my hand came in!
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