I also feed live stunned for the reasons previosly stated. So it does not bite, scratch or claw the snake incase of a bad strike. If they don't eat it I throw it in the freezer and unthaw next time I feed. Let me just say that this was the way I was tought when I was young and never heard anything different but now being a member on this forumand a bit older and more knowledgable about the industry I have just got into contact with a frozen breeder dealer in my area so I can buy in bulk and save some money on feedings. I have 7 bp's total and am going to switch to f/t as soon as I meet up with this feeder dealer on tuesday. None of my snakes seem to prefer live over f/t but if I ever came across that problem I would still stunn before feeding just incase. This is just my opinion and way of doing things. I am in no way saying it is right or wrong!