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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 1161 Views
I had a ball python for 6 years. Tigr - 16/06/2011 07:29:32 PM 739 Views
Re: I had a ball python for 6 years. Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:04:04 PM 762 Views
Isn't a ball python a breed of trouser snake? *NM* TaskmasterJack - 17/06/2011 01:53:19 AM 411 Views
Snakes are awesome. Morgawse - 16/06/2011 07:39:19 PM 799 Views
Re: Snakes are awesome. Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:04:52 PM 797 Views
You are joking? *NM* Camilla - 16/06/2011 08:27:02 PM 311 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 393 Views
Snakes are delightful. *NM* Rebekah - 16/06/2011 08:34:05 PM 405 Views
Hide behind Tor Spriteling - 16/06/2011 08:38:15 PM 867 Views
Not joking. Rebekah - 16/06/2011 08:33:44 PM 791 Views
You should totally do it. Spriteling - 16/06/2011 08:34:38 PM 825 Views
Re: You should totally do it. Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:06:08 PM 788 Views
Well, you're free to do whatever you want to, but... Tom - 16/06/2011 08:40:40 PM 891 Views
You know... jh - 16/06/2011 08:50:32 PM 744 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 708 Views
Hey! *NM* Camilla - 17/06/2011 10:13:43 AM 418 Views
Re: Well, you're free to do whatever you want to, but... Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:09:13 PM 920 Views
Small? Wibble - 16/06/2011 11:43:45 PM 829 Views
Re: Small? Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:51:47 PM 679 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 777 Views
What? Why? *NM* Avendesora - 17/06/2011 05:55:13 PM 281 Views
I don't know, but... Morgawse - 17/06/2011 06:01:45 PM 803 Views
I can't speak for the illegality, but... Cockatiel of Doom - 21/06/2011 02:23:36 AM 1027 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 292 Views
Or people. Or mice. It's hard to tell. *NM* Cockatiel of Doom - 21/06/2011 10:37:34 PM 488 Views
As for the biting issue... Cockatiel of Doom - 21/06/2011 02:30:00 AM 976 Views
Would be my first choice random thoughts - 16/06/2011 09:27:30 PM 877 Views
Re: Would be my first choice Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:11:46 PM 839 Views
If you plan getting a cat in future think twice about the snake. random thoughts - 17/06/2011 03:37:05 AM 676 Views
This kind of snake is too small to bother a cat. Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:43:07 PM 585 Views
Snakes aren't really pets are they? Wibble - 16/06/2011 09:52:29 PM 661 Views
Re: Snakes aren't really pets are they? Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:13:28 PM 679 Views
What does "pet" mean in your book? Tim - 22/06/2011 02:49:34 PM 793 Views
Ew nossy - 16/06/2011 10:01:11 PM 710 Views
Haters gonna hate. Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:14:23 PM 816 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 847 Views
Why do you assume we'd get a big snake? Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:15:45 PM 885 Views
I don't assume it, I merely included the possibility. Joel - 17/06/2011 01:01:12 AM 834 Views
"Flexible and cuddly little sociopaths" No wonder I was so fond of my ferret. *NM* Urza - 17/06/2011 02:02:40 AM 301 Views
Who's job is it to feed the snake? Tashmere - 17/06/2011 04:39:59 AM 626 Views
I'm not a squeamish girl. Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:39:59 PM 799 Views
Snakes are pure evil. It will try to kill you and everyone you love *NM* ironclad - 17/06/2011 08:06:04 AM 395 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 703 Views
Awww. *NM* Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:40:20 PM 379 Views
Why don't you just buy a nice bracelet instead? *NM* ironclad - 18/06/2011 12:55:25 PM 399 Views
I've ordered a snake ring from Avon. *NM* Rebekah - 18/06/2011 12:59:44 PM 383 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 404 Views
I like green and silver. *NM* Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:40:55 PM 398 Views
Agreed with Ironclad *NM* Roland00 - 17/06/2011 12:36:40 PM 410 Views
Awww. *NM* Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:41:26 PM 256 Views
Why buy? aerocontrols - 17/06/2011 01:32:34 PM 752 Views
Because adders are venomous and no-one can ever find a grass snake? Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:42:20 PM 635 Views
Remember how we don't live in America? Tim - 22/06/2011 02:51:12 PM 606 Views
Get a draft excluder instead snoopcester - 17/06/2011 02:35:30 PM 722 Views
Bah! Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:44:58 PM 768 Views
snakes can be very good pets moondog - 17/06/2011 04:19:17 PM 877 Views
Thank you. Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:46:33 PM 851 Views
Corn snakes are indeed good escape artists. Cockatiel of Doom - 21/06/2011 02:20:59 AM 914 Views
That is unnecessary cruelty. majander - 17/06/2011 05:45:08 PM 779 Views
Bah! Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:50:30 PM 658 Views
Very Pretty Snake! *NM* Beqi - 18/06/2011 06:45:42 AM 415 Views
She is lovely. And she likes human touch. *NM* Rebekah - 18/06/2011 01:00:19 PM 395 Views
a little late, but: DO IT!! *NM* LadyLorraine - 18/06/2011 06:54:13 AM 385 Views
We will! *NM* Rebekah - 18/06/2011 01:00:35 PM 385 Views
Awww, she's so cute! ßelals Girl - 20/06/2011 03:46:41 PM 813 Views
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