Quote Originally Posted by Sita View Post
Whacking or cervical dislocation is frightening to the animal even when done correctly because you are either restraining it tightly and/or whipping it through the air. Done incorrectly, it would be incredibly painful and terrifying.
I wonder who you saw, using either method correctly, that led you to this conclusion. I have used both methods and I assure you the rodent has no time to be frightened, terrified or in pain. Til the moment of impact I'm just relocating them for a routine cleaning as far as they're concerned.