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I can't speak for the illegality, but... Cockatiel of Doom Send a noteboard - 21/06/2011 02:23:36 AM
there are a couple really good reasons for feeding frozen over live.

As mentioned, it's nicer for the mice. But it's really better for the snake as well. There's always the possibility that live prey is going to fight back, which could injure the snake. Also, if you want to be able to handle the snake, you don't want it to associate warm body heat with food.

Those are the biggies.
Taking a break from being Ella

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We're thinking of buying a pet snake. - EDIT: photo Rebekah - 16/06/2011 06:42:02 PM 1213 Views
I had a ball python for 6 years. Tigr - 16/06/2011 07:29:32 PM 783 Views
Re: I had a ball python for 6 years. Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:04:04 PM 815 Views
Isn't a ball python a breed of trouser snake? *NM* TaskmasterJack - 17/06/2011 01:53:19 AM 431 Views
Snakes are awesome. Morgawse - 16/06/2011 07:39:19 PM 847 Views
Re: Snakes are awesome. Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:04:52 PM 844 Views
You are joking? *NM* Camilla - 16/06/2011 08:27:02 PM 331 Views
You could just tell me straight out if you do not want me to visit, you know... *NM* Camilla - 16/06/2011 08:27:45 PM 411 Views
Snakes are delightful. *NM* Rebekah - 16/06/2011 08:34:05 PM 421 Views
Hide behind Tor Spriteling - 16/06/2011 08:38:15 PM 918 Views
Not joking. Rebekah - 16/06/2011 08:33:44 PM 836 Views
You should totally do it. Spriteling - 16/06/2011 08:34:38 PM 878 Views
Re: You should totally do it. Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:06:08 PM 836 Views
Well, you're free to do whatever you want to, but... Tom - 16/06/2011 08:40:40 PM 940 Views
You know... jh - 16/06/2011 08:50:32 PM 799 Views
I see how there is an implied judgment on my part. That was a grave error. Tom - 16/06/2011 09:08:21 PM 755 Views
Hey! *NM* Camilla - 17/06/2011 10:13:43 AM 436 Views
Re: Well, you're free to do whatever you want to, but... Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:09:13 PM 968 Views
Small? Wibble - 16/06/2011 11:43:45 PM 880 Views
Re: Small? Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:51:47 PM 730 Views
Live feeding is illegal in the UK, unless the snake in question refuses all other food. Morgawse - 16/06/2011 11:14:46 PM 825 Views
What? Why? *NM* Avendesora - 17/06/2011 05:55:13 PM 299 Views
I don't know, but... Morgawse - 17/06/2011 06:01:45 PM 848 Views
I can't speak for the illegality, but... Cockatiel of Doom - 21/06/2011 02:23:36 AM 1076 Views
Good enough reasons, but making it illegal?! The nanny state is so bad they're coddling snakes? *NM* Avendesora - 21/06/2011 11:50:13 AM 310 Views
Or people. Or mice. It's hard to tell. *NM* Cockatiel of Doom - 21/06/2011 10:37:34 PM 511 Views
As for the biting issue... Cockatiel of Doom - 21/06/2011 02:30:00 AM 1026 Views
Would be my first choice random thoughts - 16/06/2011 09:27:30 PM 921 Views
Re: Would be my first choice Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:11:46 PM 884 Views
If you plan getting a cat in future think twice about the snake. random thoughts - 17/06/2011 03:37:05 AM 729 Views
This kind of snake is too small to bother a cat. Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:43:07 PM 633 Views
Snakes aren't really pets are they? Wibble - 16/06/2011 09:52:29 PM 708 Views
Re: Snakes aren't really pets are they? Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:13:28 PM 731 Views
What does "pet" mean in your book? Tim - 22/06/2011 02:49:34 PM 848 Views
Ew nossy - 16/06/2011 10:01:11 PM 762 Views
Haters gonna hate. Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:14:23 PM 865 Views
I can't prove it, but believe the reptilian brain too primitive to comprehend concepts like "love". Joel - 16/06/2011 10:11:20 PM 897 Views
Why do you assume we'd get a big snake? Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:15:45 PM 934 Views
I don't assume it, I merely included the possibility. Joel - 17/06/2011 01:01:12 AM 895 Views
"Flexible and cuddly little sociopaths" No wonder I was so fond of my ferret. *NM* Urza - 17/06/2011 02:02:40 AM 319 Views
Who's job is it to feed the snake? Tashmere - 17/06/2011 04:39:59 AM 675 Views
I'm not a squeamish girl. Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:39:59 PM 875 Views
Snakes are pure evil. It will try to kill you and everyone you love *NM* ironclad - 17/06/2011 08:06:04 AM 416 Views
a small non-poisonous snake will only kill what it can eat. humans are a bit large for them moondog - 17/06/2011 04:10:15 PM 755 Views
Awww. *NM* Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:40:20 PM 396 Views
Why don't you just buy a nice bracelet instead? *NM* ironclad - 18/06/2011 12:55:25 PM 419 Views
I've ordered a snake ring from Avon. *NM* Rebekah - 18/06/2011 12:59:44 PM 400 Views
Listen to ironclad! It will make you and Tim bona fide members of house Slytherin! *NM* Sports_Gambler - 17/06/2011 09:27:53 AM 422 Views
I like green and silver. *NM* Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:40:55 PM 415 Views
Agreed with Ironclad *NM* Roland00 - 17/06/2011 12:36:40 PM 431 Views
Awww. *NM* Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:41:26 PM 275 Views
Why buy? aerocontrols - 17/06/2011 01:32:34 PM 808 Views
Because adders are venomous and no-one can ever find a grass snake? Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:42:20 PM 688 Views
Remember how we don't live in America? Tim - 22/06/2011 02:51:12 PM 656 Views
Get a draft excluder instead snoopcester - 17/06/2011 02:35:30 PM 778 Views
Bah! Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:44:58 PM 823 Views
snakes can be very good pets moondog - 17/06/2011 04:19:17 PM 922 Views
Thank you. Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:46:33 PM 905 Views
Corn snakes are indeed good escape artists. Cockatiel of Doom - 21/06/2011 02:20:59 AM 962 Views
That is unnecessary cruelty. majander - 17/06/2011 05:45:08 PM 831 Views
Bah! Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:50:30 PM 707 Views
Very Pretty Snake! *NM* Beqi - 18/06/2011 06:45:42 AM 432 Views
She is lovely. And she likes human touch. *NM* Rebekah - 18/06/2011 01:00:19 PM 417 Views
a little late, but: DO IT!! *NM* LadyLorraine - 18/06/2011 06:54:13 AM 403 Views
We will! *NM* Rebekah - 18/06/2011 01:00:35 PM 405 Views
Awww, she's so cute! ßelals Girl - 20/06/2011 03:46:41 PM 871 Views
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