There is no humane way that I'm aware of to kill a rat after it's already been constricted that is safe for both you and the snake. You need to keep your tongs with you ready to put them in the rat's mouth if something like that happens. Putting your hand near a dying rat is going to eventually end with you needing stitches.
Originally Posted by CloudtheBoa
Not true... Stunning is actually more dangerous for the snake and cruel to the rat, and shouldn't be considered as an option... And some snakes simply will not make the switch to f/t without compromising their health.
There is a seven page thread about this exact argument going on right now if you haven't already seen it lol.
Edit: Cervical dislocation would be a good idea like Cloudtheboa said if you can find someone to teach you how. But were you saying the snake won't take freshly pre-killed or just won't take f/t?
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