Is live feeding really that bad?

[Zincubus]

I understand this and respect everyone's right to choose based on their situation. I think both f/t and live have their merits. Please don't think I'm trying to pick on you either because we might disagree. There are just plenty of pros you can use for encouraging others to choose f/t over live. Why rely on secondhand stories from irresponsible keepers and out of context pictures? Draw on your own experiences to convince folks with your personal positives and drop the fear mongering bit. I feel you'll have a much better chance at picking up some f/t converts this way.

Fair comments bud .. .. I have said many times in this and similar threads that I simply LOVE all living things and that's the main thing stopping me from dropping 'cute as hell' little mice in with my snakes ...... I've mentioned many times how I pick worms / slugs up off pavements / sidewalks when I'm out walking the dog and how my heart sinks when I accidentally stand on a snail in the dark . The crunching noise turns my stomach.

I simply mention the very real threat of damage to the snakes ( as it does undeniably occur ) as a way of hopefully discouraging others.