Why do people have to get on your case?

[littleindiangirl]

Um. . .lets see. . .snakes eat mice. . .frozen/thawed/alive it doesnt matter, the snake is going to eat it. . .why not get some entertainment out of watching the snake attack the mouse brutally and squeeze the life (and eyeballs at times) out of it and swallow it whole?

I don't think they would find it amusing to watch the animal die "brutally". I don't get entertainment out of feeding live, but it's that mindset that makes these people hate us, because they believe we only feed live to watch the animal suffer, when that is usually not the case. I feed live because of the animals that refuse FT or PK. Also convenience and because it is also more humane than stunning or whacking.

PLUS I dont like the way the microwave smells when you thaw the rat. . .LOL!

Dont thaw the rat in the microwave. Not only can it explode, but your cooking the rat. Thaw it in a bowl at room temperature for several hours then heat it up to feed. OR, put it in a ziplock bag and thaw in hot water for a half and hour before you feed it to your snake. (make sure it's not cool when you squeeze the tummy or firm)