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    Ferret for food?

    There is a person who has ferrets for free on Craigslist. Would it be ok to offer to Rainbow? I think she would eat it.

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    Re: Ferret for food?

    I'll bet she would, but I'd be really careful. Ferrets are weasels with nasty teeth. You may want to euthanize.

    Also, there are people out there who will have a moral issue with this as they see ferrets more like pets than as food animals. Not me though. I say snake's gotta eat!
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    Re: Ferret for food?

    Quote Originally Posted by JRLongton View Post
    I'll bet she would, but I'd be really careful. Ferrets are weasels with nasty teeth. You may want to euthanize.

    Also, there are people out there who will have a moral issue with this as they see ferrets more like pets than as food animals. Not me though. I say snake's gotta eat!
    Would not feed live ever. She eats pre-killed just fine.

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    Ferret teeth are pretty brutal. They also have crazy strong jaws that are strong enough to break a human finger. I don't know that I would risk that with my snakes.

    I guess I have to question why as well. There are plenty of food sources out there. Why not just buy actual snake food?

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    Re: Ferret for food?

    Quote Originally Posted by craigafrechette View Post
    Ferret teeth are pretty brutal. They also have crazy strong jaws that are strong enough to break a human finger. I don't know that I would risk that with my snakes.

    I guess I have to question why as well. There are plenty of food sources out there. Why not just buy actual snake food?

    Would not feed live.

    IDK was thinking might be a treat for her to have something new. She eats a variety now. Rabbits, chicken, quail, rats and GP.

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    Re: Ferret for food?

    Quote Originally Posted by craigafrechette View Post
    There are plenty of food sources out there. Why not just buy actual snake food?
    Because these ferrets are FREE! LOL
    Last edited by JRLongton; 01-25-2019 at 09:57 AM.
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    Re: Ferret for food?

    Quote Originally Posted by Skyrivers View Post
    Would not feed live.

    IDK was thinking might be a treat for her to have something new. She eats a variety now. Rabbits, chicken, quail, rats and GP.
    ??? Giant Pandas???

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    Just because it's free doesn't mean it's a good option. Just like I'm never going to feed any of mine house mice, city rats, or tree rats (squirrels) even though I kill a lot of them. There is no telling what kind of parasites or infestation the prey animal may have.
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    Re: Ferret for food?



    Personally, I could care less what happens to a few rodents but if you take someone's pet Ferret and feed it to your snake I would be more concerned with the media backlash that could potentially follow.....feeding pets to other pets typically doesn't rub people the right way.

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    Re: Ferret for food?

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    Personally, I could care less what happens to a few rodents but if you take someone's pet Ferret and feed it to your snake I would be more concerned with the media backlash that could potentially follow.....feeding pets to other pets typically doesn't rub people the right way.
    Agreed.

    Besides, would the owner know that you plan on using the ferrets as feeders? I'd be pissed if I found out that the pet I thought was going to a loving home was actually used as snake food. Don't get me wrong- I know that snakes need to eat and I have no problem feeding my ball python her f/t rats. But I would never go on craigslist and "adopt" rats just to turn around and feed them to my snake. I think that is unfair to the previous owner. If you are going to go through with it I think you should be clear about your intentions.
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