Rat Bite question

[Riv]

After reading this thread I personally am ecstatic that My little guy and I persevered, and learned to feed/eat f/t mice. I dont like the idea of him getting hurt unnecessarily and I dont like the idea of intentionally hurting the mouse or putting it through any more stress than it should have to go through. But I am glad that you figured out what to do about that rat bit = D I may not like the idea of live feed, but hey some snakes just dont want it any other way apparently.

[ekoplex]

Get a taser gun they are really cheap, one shock to the head and they are out, stronger tasers even kill them. I dont personally do this but i know a friend who does. Not everyone can afford the Co2 method. And all other methods are not for the faint hearted, e.g snapping there necks.

[Homegrownscales]

Co2 is rediculously cheap in my area.


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[ekoplex]

Most tasers will stop a rat/mouses heart after 1 second, you can pick cheap ones up at a security shop for $20-$40 depending on the strenght and quality. I would never setup a tank just for euthanizing rats i really dont have enough space.

[MidSouthMorphs]

Get a taser gun they are really cheap, one shock to the head and they are out, stronger tasers even kill them. I dont personally do this but i know a friend who does. Not everyone can afford the Co2 method. And all other methods are not for the faint hearted, e.g snapping there necks.

Check Wal-Mart for Dry Ice. Some places even sell $2 portions, enough for a Gas Chamber.

[Lana's_mom]

Thanks again everyone for the helpful advice. I am going to try and get my guys to eat fresh pre-killed. I have been looking into the ways to humanely putting rats down, and the Co2 chamber seems to be the best way for me. I just can't kill them by hand. I personally love rats, and since the snakes have to eat, I don't want to add to their suffering when feeding them to the snakes. I just hope all of my snakes will trade over.