I agree with you on the live. I had a few snakes that were difficult or non-weekly feeders on f/t. I have switch everyone over to live mice and everyone eats every week. I have notice the feeding response has sky rocketed and the mice are ussually gone within 10 mins for the entire rack. I have also switched over to Adam's small feeding plan, and I am sure that helps with the consistent feedings. Regardless, feeding weekly causes me less stress....so happy snakes = happy owner!