Feeding Live VS Frozen

[CALM Pythons]

I know that this has probably been covered, and that it is a controversial subject. I've been feeding my 3 month old BP live since I've had her, and she hasn't been injured because the rats are pups still. But I always watch over her when feeding anyways. Is it still dangerous to feed live if I spectate and assist if needed? I feel like live is more natural, and I prefer to. I just want to know if she's still in danger with me watching over her.

I hate frozen. I fed it twice this week. Thats a long story so i'll stick to the thread. What your feeding now is ok, really no risk as pups. As soon as you move up to the next size it can be a problem. I feed Rats and ASF's and i gas them all first. (Fresh kill) Ive seen the rats teeth get stuck on a plastic hide and actually leave marks. That would go threw a snake like a hot knife threw butter. It isnt that the snake cant constrict it fast enough, its that while gasping for air the Rats open and close their mouth and their teeth bite down on anything as they struggle. You also have Rats that will fight to death also.. With all of that said, nothing to me is worth a injury to your snake and Vet visit. Thats would stress me out beyond belief. These Snakes are my buddies.
I also breed my own Rats for feeders and have 4 as pets also.. Ive seen the damage they can do and its no joke. A Rat bite is 20 times worse than a Ball Python bite.
Try Fresh Kill if frozen isn't something you want to do. Frozen is nasty as hell i think, but crazy cost effective. Mine will take frozen as long as they are 100 degrees.. So its a option for most healthy snakes that have a good living environment. My2Cents


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