in my opinion i can tell u care very much about ur rats, to go even the extent of getting them creamated says alot. not to sound harsh but if i have a issue i feed them off.... but then again this is a reptile fourm and i keep reptiles, and im not a heartless or mean person, and i keep great care of my animals (even feeders)but i dont think i would even take the rat to the vet to be euthinized, rather just buy some co2 and water and put them down that way. im sorry to hear about ur rat, but if it it means ne thing...... since this is bp.net im assuming u keep a ball python..... and im sure it will refuse some more food in its future and u might find urself with another hairy pet.sorry just trying to lighten the mood