Mouse bit my ball

[Spaniard]

I feed live and frozen thawed and both are just as safe when done properfly. I don't think the prey lasts more than 10 seconds usually when I feed live. I wouldn't say it was WAY safer but feeding f/t does have the added benefit that you know a bite can't happen.

[MeMe]

safer because the dead animal obviously won't be biting yer snake

and i think they meant nasty as in the rats fight back!

thanks but I would like to hear their response.

and actually a 'dead animal' can cause damage.

fyi...my rats don't 'fight' back at all..they go in and they are hit and constricted within seconds.

[butters!]

i know that f/t can blow up with nasty goo,yuck!i also noticed wen the mice or rats are bein constricted they try to breathe not bite.im sure it does happen here and there.i seen blood on the side of my bp a few times but it was cause the mouse was bleeding from the mouth.

[Schlyne]

i know that f/t can blow up with nasty goo,yuck!i also noticed wen the mice or rats are bein constricted they try to breathe not bite.im sure it does happen here and there.i seen blood on the side of my bp a few times but it was cause the mouse was bleeding from the mouth.

If you buy from a reputable supplier. thaw your items correctly, and check your f/t prey before you "serve" them, the blow out is extremely rare.

I've been using f/t for over 4 years now, and I've never had a blowout. The nose tips of my rats sometimes bleed, but I have no gore.

[Schlyne]

and actually a 'dead animal' can cause damage.

True. I had to take a ball python in to the vet once for a lip cut from a f/t rat claw.

[butters!]

i hear ya,i guess its cause i work at a meat packing joint i know wat happens when stuff gets frozen.fresh rules!

[cpro67]

Maybe I am a loser for this, but does anyone else think it's cool when their thread gets to a second page? By the way, Mickey seems totally fine now that he's had a day to chill after he ate.

[Nate]

i know that f/t can blow up with nasty goo,yuck!

Oh man that is the WORST!! There's a method that I use to heat mine up and they almost never explode.. *almost*...but when they do...i'm gagging. it's terrible.

[butters!]

lol @ nathan.im sorry,at least it doesnt happen often

[BostonMacK]

Your snake was eating F/T and you switched to live? Some people have a very hard time getting a snake to take FT. For what my opinion is worth which isnt much if your snake will eat FT keep it that way. The pros far outweigh the cons when compared to live feeding. No risk of your snake getting bit, no live rodents to tend to in your house, very convenient in every way. If all your snake will eat is live then you have no choice.