Quote Originally Posted by truthsdeceit View Post
The sites I read on were under informed and mostly seemed worried about the fact that goldfish are a hardy (ish) fish that can take a 'beating' and can be kept in those unclean conditions you mentioned. Guppies on the other hand are considered more delicate and so they must be better kept to be kept alive. Conclusion: Goldfish are more likely to be sick and dirty... and also carry thiaminase. So guppies would be better.

I'm more than likely to buy live feeder fish so I'm trying to sound out what would be best of the choices presented. The above conclusion is what I turned up. I still need to sound out my local pet stores. I'm making a trip tomorrow and will be inquiring as to what they carry feeder fish wise.

Just in case. Any info on thawing frozen fish? Was my assumption right about not needing to warm only thaw?
The silversides would only need to be thawed out to room temperature.

Next time you go to the local pet store, take a look at how they keep their fish. Odds are that all feeders are kept the same way. Feeder fish tend to be kept in bad conditions whether they are goldfish or guppies.

Again, the verdict is still out on guppies and thiaminase.

Whatever snake you get, wouldn't it be more convenient to not have to go out every week for live food?