Quote Originally Posted by Adam_Wysocki View Post
In my opinion ... responsible live feeding is just as safe as feeding pre-killed. I've been feeding live to many ball pythons for many years and have never had a single ball python bitten, scratched, or mauled.

Before we get our panties all twisted up, please note that I am only giving my OPINION based on the fairly decent amount of experience I have working with ball pythons and having tried feeding them live, frozen, and pre-killed.

Anyone that thinks live feeding is "dangerous" is certainly willing to stop by my shop any feeding day and watch a couple hundred live rats go "down the shoot" without incident

Again ... this is my OPINION ... breathe deep and get over it
I agree adam!
I think the feeding response is so much better with live anyway!
Feeding live doesnt mean you throw in a rat and come back in two days. You offer, watch with stats in hand , offer assistance if needed. When the rat stops moving and is obviously dead go to the next tub. I have some balls that absolutely will not take nothing but live period. Its all about responsible feeding practices folks!


-adam