Depends on the snake. Most boas tend to prefer prey that seems "alive" as they're a lot more reluctant to take carrion than ball pythons, but sometimes they'll take it if you just leave it there. My girl was used to being fed live before I got her, so I did the zombie dance with her for a while, and now she's a F/T machine - I wouldn't have time to do the dance if I wanted to![]()