Quote Originally Posted by SatanicIntention View Post
They don't use their eyes to capture prey, they use their heat pits.. That's what they are there for. A rescuer I know has a juvie Ball who doesn't have ANY eyes and that snake strikes and coils live prey like no one's business. They are very capable of what they do naturally.

Do not stun, it is inhumane and can easily cause more harm to your snake than good, especially if that prey item wakes up. It's going to be very scared, very much in pain, and very disoriented. Why would you want to expose your snake to that? Dropping in a calm, curious, and unsuspecting.


You know... I knew that and for some reason still thought that it would inhibit her somehow... I guess you are right. My stunned rats are awake and kicking...Cause when I get them home in that paper bag... They are anything but calm and curious... They are freaking out... And if they go in totally live... You can see the moment where the Rat realizes he's not alone and that the snake is a threat... Most likely they wont get another breathe in after that point. It is obvious... a perfectly aware rat is more likely to fight back than one with it's wits knocked out.

Humane? I care about my snakes well being... I could care less about the rat that was bred for food. When I find a rat from outside in my house I kill it. A lot of pepole think feeding my snake live is inhumane... That is their opinion, But it is up to me to make sure I am doing what is best for my snake.

SatanicIntention: You made some good points that make sense while supporting YOUR OPINION. I don't agree with the WAY you state your OPINION like it is the only acceptable way. I know many responsible keepers who stun their rats because... In their opinion... It is what is safest for their snakes. Frankly your opinion on that point makes no sense to me... But I respect that you have formed your own oppinion through your own research and experiences. I don't state anything in absolutes...

If someone says "Don't feed your snake live aware prey, It could fight back and seriously injure your snake." I don't agree with that statement either... But the fact is there are thousands of responsible herpers on both sides of that line... Lets just make sure we keep both sides of the coin in mind.