Is it safe for humans to eat mice???

[EvesFriend]

Ok, serious question here. I was trying to feed my BP a mouse and as usual, she didn't eat it. I conked the mouse over the head so it would stop scurrying about and scaring my snake and I accidentally killed it. I threw the dead mouse in my holding tank with another live mouse to see if possibly the live mouse was hungry. I really didn't wanna waste the thing as I know they are full of protein so I figured maybe the other live mouse I have will eat the dead one. It did not.

So my question is this - Is it ok for a human to eat a dead mouse? I am on a budget and cannot be wasting mice, so if my animals won't eat the thing I sure as hell will. Should I bake it first or microwave it? Has anyone else done this before??????

[Skittles1101]

You can't be serious...

[Foschi Exotic Serpents]

Are you serious?

[EvesFriend]

You can't be serious...

I am dead serious. I mean humans eat chickens and cows and all that, a lot of asians I know eat dogs so I really don't think a little tiny mouse would be a problem. I just want to make sure it's safe though so I don't get sick. Please help.

[MikeV]

I am dead serious. I mean humans eat chickens and cows and all that, a lot of asians I know eat dogs so I really don't think a little tiny mouse would be a problem. I just want to make sure it's safe though so I don't get sick. Please help.

wow

really...

Are we near a bridge? hmm

[Skittles1101]

That's just gross, first of all mice have barely ANY meat on them, so you'd be eating bones and all, it's hardly worth the effort to even cook. Why don't you just toss it outside and make some scavenger animal's day?

[babyknees]

I'm sure this information is available on the internet somewhere. I'm also sure you CAN eat mice they just probably don't taste very good and if it hasn't been properly refrigerated then you'll probably make yourself sick.

[FINGAZZ]

Ok, serious question here. I was trying to feed my BP a mouse and as usual, she didn't eat it. I conked the mouse over the head so it would stop scurrying about and scaring my snake and I accidentally killed it. I threw the dead mouse in my holding tank with another live mouse to see if possibly the live mouse was hungry. I really didn't wanna waste the thing as I know they are full of protein so I figured maybe the other live mouse I have will eat the dead one. It did not.

So my question is this - Is it ok for a human to eat a dead mouse? I am on a budget and cannot be wasting mice, so if my animals won't eat the thing I sure as hell will. Should I bake it first or microwave it? Has anyone else done this before??????

all i can say is wow. the smart thing would be freeze it then offer it when feeding time rolls around ther for you dont waste money.duhh.lol then again if you just want to try mouse for dinner go for it.if people in other countries can eat bats,cats,dogs then why not a mouse.

[Foschi Exotic Serpents]

I mean I'm on a budget too but a loaf of bread, some generic lunch meat, and a carton of eggs is tons of protein for about $10..

If you are serious.. Any animal that isn't diseased would be safe for human consumption. I can not imagine rodents tasting good but who knows.

The moment an animal dies, it begins to decay. A combination of immediate cleaning/gutting to remove organs which can make you seriously I'll and taint the meat, along with quickly cooking or freezing, is necessary for any fresh meat.

I would strongly advise against it.

[FINGAZZ]

the world is coming to a end for sure now!!!lol