In my opinion, I think it's important for people to feed what works for them.


I personally prefer to feed live, it's easier, has a higher success rate, and in the event that a snake turns down a meal I can set the rat free.
It's always a heartwarming moment for me when I turn a rat loose outside, opposed to the dread of having to dispose of a F/T rodent.


All too often I see people push the agenda that people who feed live are irresponsible, don't love their animals, have no compassion for feeders, have no business keeping reptiles in the first place and that feeding live WILL kill/permanently damage your snake, and that it's not a matter of "if" but "when".
I find that in most cases this couldn't be further from the truth.