Euthanization Methods - Which do YOU think is right?

[blackcrystal22]

I chose Other as well.

The A.V.A. states many methods are inhumane.

For instance freezing reptiles does not kill them quickly nor in a painless way. It mostly causes painfull exploding of the cells as the animal recieves frostbite before death occures.

Severing the head is considered inhumane but I would second this method over others as yes the brain is still intact but there is no connection to the nerves. Does the brain still feel pain? Who really knows.

Smashing seems evil to me for some reason, like a upset child stomping on something is what I picture.

Euthanasea is optional and still cost money but for the average person this is probably best.

As for myself I have practiced the method of Co2 for a few years and it works great when needed. I have used this method with many bearded dragons as well as other reptiles.

I simply constructed a 5 gallon bucket with clamps to hold lid on while pressure leaks out the sides. Cut a circle out of the lid using a hole saw and then caulked a Co2 line to the lid. I then hook the line to my tank and regulator and release the gas slowly. Just like many have done for there Feeders...Co2 works mostly by displacing oxygen meaning it will even remove all oxygen even from the lungs, brain and blood stream and results in a painless state of eternal sleep.

Many cases have been reported of humans becoming unconsious from Co2 exposure at higher PPM levels never knowing they had inhaled the substance.

No offense, but that is terrible.
CO2 is NOT an option for reptiles. Similar to the injection, the slow metabolism prevents them from dying at the same rate as mammals. You cannot compare mammals and people to reptiles. Reptiles do not need nearly as much oxygen, and therefore would feel the suffocation very slowly and painfully.

If anything is inhumane, that is it.