frozen thawed here.
For one I wouldn't be able to stand all the rodents we would have to feed here if they were live (god, could you imagine the smell..lol). But that is just for my benefit.
We have taken in a few snakes that were injured or crippled by their prey items.
we have also taken in countless animals that were positive for trichomoniasis etc. (which is passed to reptiles through live prey items).
I will always recommend feeding dead prey items.
Thanks
Rusty