Killing techniques

[BallPython713]

I'm still wondering if I want to breed rats for my bp. What would be a good killing method?I would like to freeze them after their dead because I feed f/t rodents to my bp. Could you use rubbing alcohal to make them pass out and then freeze them?

Thanks!

[JamminJonah]

CO2 is definately the best way to go - it's like putting them to sleep. Plus there are no possible residue effects that could end up in your snake. And you can do large numbers at one time.

[steelsack]

Just put them in a bag and smack em against the floor, wall, etc. Quick, easy, and cost effective.

[JLC]

Yeah...if/when I end up breeding my own feeders, CO2 is the way I'll go.

[KraZeKelly]

:shock: *snort*....LOL!!! Good thump on the head and they never feel a thing.


Kelly

Just put them in a bag and smack em against the floor, wall, etc. Quick, easy, and cost effective.

[Smulkin]

/kung-fu cinema on

"Hrmmmm . . Heh! I employ the deadly bag-thwapping technique! Observe!"

(whoosh whoosh-whoosh thWAP!)

[Astra_Valyesky]

ruler across neck and snap

[Hockeymom]

Just stretch them out, they look bigger after a good stretching..Sorry bad joke
Hockeymom

[Ginevive]

I usually do the "whack" method. But I'll probably be experimenting with cO2 or dry ice soon, because my baby rats are growing really fast and I do not want them getting too big for my bci and smaller bp to eat.
Breeding rats is pretty easy, as long as you have a healthy female to start out with. Both of the ones I have now are great mothers; one even gave me a NICE bite on my finger when I was removing one of the fuzzies to feed my bci. Not sure I blame her, though. It was my fault for getting too close, but BOY did she dart across that tank when my hand came in!

[BallPython713]

Ginevive: is that red tail boa yours?? It's kewl!