Quote Originally Posted by Kyle7676 View Post
The " rat wasnt thawed out enough so it caused an illness " isnt really a valid argument against feeding f/t. Thats like saying UTHs are bad because they can burn the snake. They CAN if not used properly.

It is up to the owner to make sure the f/t is thawed properly.

You cant say though that you can guarantee your snake wont get bitten. Even if you are careful, the snake can wrap at an angle where you might not be able to see the rats head. I know some people argue that you should only feed rat pups since they cant really bite but personally i dont see how that is a viable option for a 3000g
It's not really an argument on my behalf, just a bad experience I noted in a situation unrelated to my means of care taking that left a bad taste in my mouth.

I would never say that I can guarantee that my snake won't get bitten. I can say that I handle the individual rats before feeding, though, and any I've encountered that were overly aggressive to boot have been swapped for a more docile specimen. Any situation in the world can be dangerous, but with proper preparation one can keep most damages at bay. As the f/t rat just might be an odd case, and poison a snake, the seemingly docile rat just might become vicious.

Because of the means I take to prevent that kind of situation from arising, I feel comfortable feeding live. Not an argument or a stand... Just a personal preference.