Frozen VS Live

[dr del]

Yeah, I'm actually pretty sure it's illegal to feed live prey in the UK.

I've heard that too, but then heard it's not an actual legal matter, but just one of those "unwritten rules".

Which makes me think that with time, patience and proper technique any animal can be switched. But again, no hands on experience, so not too sure.

It's an interesting point you raise to be honest ..

I'm a Brit and I've kept all types/species of snakes including many , many Royal pythons and I've never had one that simply refuses to eat thawed .

I've had one that went off her food for 9 months many years ago but has eaten great since and I've got a pair of Albino Royals who will only eat every 10 to 14 days .
But never had or even heard of any who simply refuse to eat thawed .

Maybe it's just down to expectations. ?




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It's illegal to feed live for entertainment (sp?) or for any other reason that isn't vital for the snakes health - the greater problem is the age/size ratio as it is also illegal for any shop to provide an unweaned animal ( usually ruled as six weeks old ).

Like Zinc I have always fed F/T exclusively, sometimes that makes it harder to start hatchlings off but I have yet to have one starve itself to death. This is not to say I haven't had to intervene or resort to various techniques to avoid it.


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