Quote Originally Posted by TanyaL View Post
I feed F/T because

1 - She eats f/t, no problem
2 - I feel bad for the prey
3 - I've got no way to keep the prey should she not feed, F/T stores easier
4 - I'm not experienced enough to feed live. I'm afraid I wouldn't know what to do should an bit/attack happen. What can I say, I'm a chicken!

BUT - I have heard that the F/T rodents do lose nutrients (or whatever) that the snake needs. I may consider later on to feed live if this is indeed the case and I am confident enough to feed live. I would in no way put my snake in any kind of harm because of my lack of experience. Just not worth it, IMO. While some bites might come from a stroke of bad luck, I do believe that most of it is due to experience or a lack of.

If somebody can point me in the direction on the benefits of feeding live over F/T I would appreciate it. I don't know who to believe anymore. I mean, one source will say one thing and another will say the complete opposite. UGH!

Benefits:

Some snakes won't eat f / t.

It is easier for some keepers to feed live.

Some keepers like to watch the snake doing what a snake does best...

If your snake already eats regularly on f / t... there is no reason to switch them to live unless you have a good reason to.