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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 1018 Views
I had a ball python for 6 years. Tigr - 16/06/2011 07:29:32 PM 598 Views
Re: I had a ball python for 6 years. Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:04:04 PM 619 Views
Isn't a ball python a breed of trouser snake? *NM* TaskmasterJack - 17/06/2011 01:53:19 AM 355 Views
Snakes are awesome. Morgawse - 16/06/2011 07:39:19 PM 653 Views
Re: Snakes are awesome. Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:04:52 PM 656 Views
You are joking? *NM* Camilla - 16/06/2011 08:27:02 PM 252 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 338 Views
Snakes are delightful. *NM* Rebekah - 16/06/2011 08:34:05 PM 356 Views
Hide behind Tor Spriteling - 16/06/2011 08:38:15 PM 734 Views
Not joking. Rebekah - 16/06/2011 08:33:44 PM 650 Views
You should totally do it. Spriteling - 16/06/2011 08:34:38 PM 673 Views
Re: You should totally do it. Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:06:08 PM 652 Views
Well, you're free to do whatever you want to, but... Tom - 16/06/2011 08:40:40 PM 749 Views
You know... jh - 16/06/2011 08:50:32 PM 603 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 584 Views
Hey! *NM* Camilla - 17/06/2011 10:13:43 AM 372 Views
Re: Well, you're free to do whatever you want to, but... Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:09:13 PM 782 Views
Small? Wibble - 16/06/2011 11:43:45 PM 686 Views
Re: Small? Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:51:47 PM 547 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 633 Views
What? Why? *NM* Avendesora - 17/06/2011 05:55:13 PM 222 Views
I don't know, but... Morgawse - 17/06/2011 06:01:45 PM 658 Views
I can't speak for the illegality, but... Cockatiel of Doom - 21/06/2011 02:23:36 AM 823 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 234 Views
Or people. Or mice. It's hard to tell. *NM* Cockatiel of Doom - 21/06/2011 10:37:34 PM 376 Views
As for the biting issue... Cockatiel of Doom - 21/06/2011 02:30:00 AM 771 Views
Would be my first choice random thoughts - 16/06/2011 09:27:30 PM 743 Views
Re: Would be my first choice Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:11:46 PM 687 Views
If you plan getting a cat in future think twice about the snake. random thoughts - 17/06/2011 03:37:05 AM 545 Views
This kind of snake is too small to bother a cat. Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:43:07 PM 446 Views
Snakes aren't really pets are they? Wibble - 16/06/2011 09:52:29 PM 522 Views
Re: Snakes aren't really pets are they? Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:13:28 PM 539 Views
What does "pet" mean in your book? Tim - 22/06/2011 02:49:34 PM 650 Views
Ew nossy - 16/06/2011 10:01:11 PM 570 Views
Haters gonna hate. Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:14:23 PM 680 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 704 Views
Why do you assume we'd get a big snake? Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:15:45 PM 744 Views
I don't assume it, I merely included the possibility. Joel - 17/06/2011 01:01:12 AM 697 Views
"Flexible and cuddly little sociopaths" No wonder I was so fond of my ferret. *NM* Urza - 17/06/2011 02:02:40 AM 245 Views
Who's job is it to feed the snake? Tashmere - 17/06/2011 04:39:59 AM 492 Views
I'm not a squeamish girl. Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:39:59 PM 663 Views
Snakes are pure evil. It will try to kill you and everyone you love *NM* ironclad - 17/06/2011 08:06:04 AM 337 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 568 Views
Awww. *NM* Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:40:20 PM 321 Views
Why don't you just buy a nice bracelet instead? *NM* ironclad - 18/06/2011 12:55:25 PM 354 Views
I've ordered a snake ring from Avon. *NM* Rebekah - 18/06/2011 12:59:44 PM 337 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 344 Views
I like green and silver. *NM* Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:40:55 PM 338 Views
Agreed with Ironclad *NM* Roland00 - 17/06/2011 12:36:40 PM 354 Views
Awww. *NM* Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:41:26 PM 202 Views
Why buy? aerocontrols - 17/06/2011 01:32:34 PM 622 Views
Because adders are venomous and no-one can ever find a grass snake? Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:42:20 PM 494 Views
Remember how we don't live in America? Tim - 22/06/2011 02:51:12 PM 476 Views
Get a draft excluder instead snoopcester - 17/06/2011 02:35:30 PM 592 Views
Bah! Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:44:58 PM 625 Views
snakes can be very good pets moondog - 17/06/2011 04:19:17 PM 740 Views
Thank you. Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:46:33 PM 709 Views
Corn snakes are indeed good escape artists. Cockatiel of Doom - 21/06/2011 02:20:59 AM 702 Views
That is unnecessary cruelty. majander - 17/06/2011 05:45:08 PM 647 Views
Bah! Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:50:30 PM 556 Views
Very Pretty Snake! *NM* Beqi - 18/06/2011 06:45:42 AM 352 Views
She is lovely. And she likes human touch. *NM* Rebekah - 18/06/2011 01:00:19 PM 328 Views
a little late, but: DO IT!! *NM* LadyLorraine - 18/06/2011 06:54:13 AM 323 Views
We will! *NM* Rebekah - 18/06/2011 01:00:35 PM 322 Views
Awww, she's so cute! ßelals Girl - 20/06/2011 03:46:41 PM 669 Views
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