I am new to snakes and have a BP that is an easy feeder. He eats exclusively pre-killed. I went in to my local reptile shop about bought 4 pre-killed hopper rats. The guy returns and I noticed the bag is still wiggling. He reassured me that it was just a muscle responce and that they were dead.

10 mins later I return home to find a live but seriously injured and suffering rat. It was so sad to see it hobble around in pain. My snake wouldn't eat it! I didn't know what to do so I just put the rat in the freezer.

I just feel increadible depressed. I am a pre-med student and I love all creatures. It kills me that I had to disbatch this crippled creature.

I just thought I'd share my feelings regarding this unfortionate event.