FT/Live myth...

[bpkid]

Ok, this is for people who aren't going to act childish.

Ok, if your snake won't take F/T for whatever reason, why is it not good to feed live? I am NOT trying to start a war or anything, but I beleive that live, when fed correctly and responsibly, can be safe.



Louise, you are one of the coolest people I know and the story of Chance is heartwarming. I'm sure that you got Chance from someone who fed her (I think, lol, I'm sorry I forget whether its a he or she) live.... irresponsibly.

If your snake takes F/T, go for it, but I hate when people say there is a HUGE chance(no pun intended.) that your snake is going to get bit by a live mouse. How many people here had a snake that got bitten in YOUR care, while YOU, a responsible owner, fed live?

Now I'm not saying you are irresponsible for the snake getting bitten, but if the snake is a problem feeder, you should know to watch and help out your snake if something goes wrong.

Now I know I'm going to get flamed, but I had to get it off my chest.

[Radical]

When you're feeding your snake live prey, you are risking its life and well being.

Live prey can and does bite back, and if you haven't figured that out yet you're not adequately suited to be a snake owner.

Especially when there is plenty of evidence and stories of snakes getting injured, infected, and even killed because of live prey.

It only takes a split second and the snake missing the head or constricting wrong to get bitten, and once it's bitten that can become infected and can kill your pet.

So when you're feeding live prey you're taking unneccessary risks that could jeopardize the safety and well being of your pet.

[bpkid]

Originally Posted by Radical

Live prey can and does bite back, and if you haven't figured that out yet you're not adequately suited to be a snake owner.

Hmm, it can, but the way you say it, you are saying it will happen.

So since I feed live, I'm not suited to be a snake owner??? I'm sorry, but I don't beleive that if my snake is healthy, eats every week, and sheds perfectly all the time, that I am not suited to be a snake owner.

And thanks for keeping this thread civilized, as this is a touchy subject for alot of folks. You tha man!

[Radical]

I'm not saying it will happen, but the fact is that there is always the chance that it can happen, and is that the kinds of risks that you're willing to take?

[bpkid]

Yes, There are risks, but like I said, when done responsibly, it can be just as safe as F/T.

	Frozen/Thawed A rodent or other prey item that is frozen and then thawed to be fed to a reptile or other animal.

[Radical]

That's absolutely wrong.

With f/t the prey can't bite back or scratch your snake.

	Frozen/Thawed A rodent or other prey item that is frozen and then thawed to be fed to a reptile or other animal.

[bpkid]

Originally Posted by Radical

That's absolutely wrong.

With f/t the prey can't bite back or scratch your snake.

Yes, I said, there can be risks, but sometimes, a snake isn't going to take F/T, are you going to starve it because of that????

	Frozen/Thawed A rodent or other prey item that is frozen and then thawed to be fed to a reptile or other animal.

[Radical]

All snakes will take f/t, it just takes patience and persistance.

	Frozen/Thawed A rodent or other prey item that is frozen and then thawed to be fed to a reptile or other animal.

[MAG_Pythons]

one of my ball pythons got bit by a larg mouse behind her head, i didn't think it would happen either, but it does

[bpkid]

Originally Posted by Radical

All snakes will take f/t, it just takes patience and persistance.

YES! but they won't all take it right away.Are you going to keep trying at F/T if you're snake isn't eating it and is getting skinnier?? If that was me, I would be trying every kind of method of prey to get him to eat!

	Frozen/Thawed A rodent or other prey item that is frozen and then thawed to be fed to a reptile or other animal.

[deadliestformula]

BpKid...............

I say this with love, really I do -- there are some things that you may believe that you just MUST keep to yourself. This is one of those topics. Thinking that live is okay is a thought that will get you flooded with responses and links to the live pile. You ARE probably going to take some heat over this one.

That said I will make sure everyone knows I feed F/T. I have fed live (stunned) in the past. No injuries occured. I now feed F/T because of the convienece and the price break.

I do not wish to voice any other opinion about this topic.

	Frozen/Thawed A rodent or other prey item that is frozen and then thawed to be fed to a reptile or other animal.

[MAG_Pythons]

when a snake gets hungry, it will eat, no matter if it is dead or alive.
as long as it is warm, the snake will almost always take it and the small percent that don't take it the 1st time won't loose too much weight by missing a couple meals.