Quote Originally Posted by stevepoppers View Post
If you just don't care much, then gas is not too bad an option. If you want the most humane (i.e. quick and painless), I don't think that is it.
This is a little harsh. I care a lot, and i really don't want to put the feeders through un-needed suffering. Yet, I use dry ice. It's two seconds and the rat us unconcious. A little longer, and not even a breath of air.

I don't think smashing or cervical dislocation is the best way. Especially to someone who has never done it before. As, I have tried both methods, and neither killed the rat. Not even close. Of course, i only thumped it against the table, and didn't hit it with a hammer or rock. i don't think my stomach can handle that. But, I'm not going to continue to 'practice' on the poor feeders. I'm just going to keep using dry ice. At least I know it's going to work.