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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 1244 Views
I had a ball python for 6 years. Tigr - 16/06/2011 07:29:32 PM 819 Views
Re: I had a ball python for 6 years. Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:04:04 PM 841 Views
Isn't a ball python a breed of trouser snake? *NM* TaskmasterJack - 17/06/2011 01:53:19 AM 439 Views
Snakes are awesome. Morgawse - 16/06/2011 07:39:19 PM 867 Views
Re: Snakes are awesome. Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:04:52 PM 866 Views
You are joking? *NM* Camilla - 16/06/2011 08:27:02 PM 339 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 421 Views
Snakes are delightful. *NM* Rebekah - 16/06/2011 08:34:05 PM 432 Views
Hide behind Tor Spriteling - 16/06/2011 08:38:15 PM 939 Views
Not joking. Rebekah - 16/06/2011 08:33:44 PM 856 Views
You should totally do it. Spriteling - 16/06/2011 08:34:38 PM 899 Views
Re: You should totally do it. Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:06:08 PM 857 Views
Well, you're free to do whatever you want to, but... Tom - 16/06/2011 08:40:40 PM 962 Views
You know... jh - 16/06/2011 08:50:32 PM 824 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 776 Views
Hey! *NM* Camilla - 17/06/2011 10:13:43 AM 445 Views
Re: Well, you're free to do whatever you want to, but... Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:09:13 PM 998 Views
Small? Wibble - 16/06/2011 11:43:45 PM 901 Views
Re: Small? Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:51:47 PM 748 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 850 Views
What? Why? *NM* Avendesora - 17/06/2011 05:55:13 PM 308 Views
I don't know, but... Morgawse - 17/06/2011 06:01:45 PM 868 Views
I can't speak for the illegality, but... Cockatiel of Doom - 21/06/2011 02:23:36 AM 1101 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 318 Views
Or people. Or mice. It's hard to tell. *NM* Cockatiel of Doom - 21/06/2011 10:37:34 PM 529 Views
As for the biting issue... Cockatiel of Doom - 21/06/2011 02:30:00 AM 1051 Views
Would be my first choice random thoughts - 16/06/2011 09:27:30 PM 939 Views
Re: Would be my first choice Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:11:46 PM 907 Views
If you plan getting a cat in future think twice about the snake. random thoughts - 17/06/2011 03:37:05 AM 750 Views
This kind of snake is too small to bother a cat. Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:43:07 PM 654 Views
Snakes aren't really pets are they? Wibble - 16/06/2011 09:52:29 PM 729 Views
Re: Snakes aren't really pets are they? Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:13:28 PM 749 Views
What does "pet" mean in your book? Tim - 22/06/2011 02:49:34 PM 871 Views
Ew nossy - 16/06/2011 10:01:11 PM 795 Views
Haters gonna hate. Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:14:23 PM 886 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 920 Views
Why do you assume we'd get a big snake? Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:15:45 PM 955 Views
I don't assume it, I merely included the possibility. Joel - 17/06/2011 01:01:12 AM 917 Views
"Flexible and cuddly little sociopaths" No wonder I was so fond of my ferret. *NM* Urza - 17/06/2011 02:02:40 AM 327 Views
Who's job is it to feed the snake? Tashmere - 17/06/2011 04:39:59 AM 694 Views
I'm not a squeamish girl. Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:39:59 PM 900 Views
Snakes are pure evil. It will try to kill you and everyone you love *NM* ironclad - 17/06/2011 08:06:04 AM 427 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 777 Views
Awww. *NM* Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:40:20 PM 407 Views
Why don't you just buy a nice bracelet instead? *NM* ironclad - 18/06/2011 12:55:25 PM 430 Views
I've ordered a snake ring from Avon. *NM* Rebekah - 18/06/2011 12:59:44 PM 413 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 432 Views
I like green and silver. *NM* Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:40:55 PM 426 Views
Agreed with Ironclad *NM* Roland00 - 17/06/2011 12:36:40 PM 440 Views
Awww. *NM* Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:41:26 PM 285 Views
Why buy? aerocontrols - 17/06/2011 01:32:34 PM 829 Views
Because adders are venomous and no-one can ever find a grass snake? Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:42:20 PM 709 Views
Remember how we don't live in America? Tim - 22/06/2011 02:51:12 PM 678 Views
Get a draft excluder instead snoopcester - 17/06/2011 02:35:30 PM 803 Views
Bah! Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:44:58 PM 848 Views
snakes can be very good pets moondog - 17/06/2011 04:19:17 PM 942 Views
Thank you. Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:46:33 PM 928 Views
Corn snakes are indeed good escape artists. Cockatiel of Doom - 21/06/2011 02:20:59 AM 986 Views
That is unnecessary cruelty. majander - 17/06/2011 05:45:08 PM 852 Views
Bah! Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:50:30 PM 724 Views
Very Pretty Snake! *NM* Beqi - 18/06/2011 06:45:42 AM 441 Views
She is lovely. And she likes human touch. *NM* Rebekah - 18/06/2011 01:00:19 PM 428 Views
a little late, but: DO IT!! *NM* LadyLorraine - 18/06/2011 06:54:13 AM 412 Views
We will! *NM* Rebekah - 18/06/2011 01:00:35 PM 415 Views
Awww, she's so cute! ßelals Girl - 20/06/2011 03:46:41 PM 895 Views
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