The risk feeding live is small with well taken care of feeders. I fed live exclusively for years and my big girl took 1 scratch to the neck that healed in 1 shed. I switched to ft for my convenience as I don't breed or keep rats, the myth of feeding live isn't correct. Especially if a snake hasn't eaten in a long time I'll typically always recommend a small hipper to kick start the feed response.Originally Posted by jbzapanda
I personally wouldn't risk the health of my snake to feed live. I know that it's their natural prey in the wild, but if it can be avoided at all costs, then no harm done, right? Plus, the bigger your snake gets, the bigger prey item you'll have to feed, and the bigger the teeth and claw marks that are going to try to escape. I'd say just to keep it on the safe side. I'd only ever go to live if it was the absolute last resort. It will save you from accidents and injuries(and money from vet visits) in the future.
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