Feeding live safety issue

[satomi325]

Some responsible live feeding tips:

- Feed the appropriate size food. I like smaller and more frequent meals than larger and less often. Weanlings and small rats are safe and harmless(mostly). They're also not as conscious to danger as an adult would be. Adult rats can pack a nasty bite and are much stronger at fighting back, which is why "smaller and more frequent" is the way to go. Not to mention that smaller rats do less damage compared to a larger rat even if they were to bite.

- Monitor your feedings and keep a tool, such as tongs, on hand to assist your snake in case the feeder tries to bite down. I use a chop stick to stick in the feeder's mouth if its in a bad position.

Option A: bust the rats teeth.
Option B: put the rat in a bag and swing it around so it becomes dizzy
Option C: get feeding tongs and hold the rat's face to the snake's to create the perfect face shot

Ridiculous. Have some respect for the feeder that keeps your animals fed and healthy.

Busting a rodent's teeth is not humane. Making a rat dizzy can actually make things worse. They will become confused and frightened. A confused, scared, and cornered animal makes the situation more dangerous for the snake....