This is an interesting thread started on this topic that may help answer your question.

http://ball-pythons.net/index.php?na...iewtopic&t=986

As with my opinion, frozen rodents are so much more convienant, they are much cheaper, and they don't smell! lol...Plus, you won't have to worry about the biting or scratching or your snake getting hurt.. Just much more convienant IMO.

Jennifer