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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 1291 Views
I had a ball python for 6 years. Tigr - 16/06/2011 07:29:32 PM 857 Views
Re: I had a ball python for 6 years. Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:04:04 PM 870 Views
Isn't a ball python a breed of trouser snake? *NM* TaskmasterJack - 17/06/2011 01:53:19 AM 455 Views
Snakes are awesome. Morgawse - 16/06/2011 07:39:19 PM 896 Views
Re: Snakes are awesome. Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:04:52 PM 899 Views
You are joking? *NM* Camilla - 16/06/2011 08:27:02 PM 354 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 451 Views
Snakes are delightful. *NM* Rebekah - 16/06/2011 08:34:05 PM 453 Views
Hide behind Tor Spriteling - 16/06/2011 08:38:15 PM 968 Views
Not joking. Rebekah - 16/06/2011 08:33:44 PM 889 Views
You should totally do it. Spriteling - 16/06/2011 08:34:38 PM 933 Views
Re: You should totally do it. Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:06:08 PM 896 Views
Well, you're free to do whatever you want to, but... Tom - 16/06/2011 08:40:40 PM 993 Views
You know... jh - 16/06/2011 08:50:32 PM 857 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 810 Views
Hey! *NM* Camilla - 17/06/2011 10:13:43 AM 462 Views
Re: Well, you're free to do whatever you want to, but... Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:09:13 PM 1033 Views
Small? Wibble - 16/06/2011 11:43:45 PM 934 Views
Re: Small? Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:51:47 PM 780 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 885 Views
What? Why? *NM* Avendesora - 17/06/2011 05:55:13 PM 322 Views
I don't know, but... Morgawse - 17/06/2011 06:01:45 PM 897 Views
I can't speak for the illegality, but... Cockatiel of Doom - 21/06/2011 02:23:36 AM 1140 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 335 Views
Or people. Or mice. It's hard to tell. *NM* Cockatiel of Doom - 21/06/2011 10:37:34 PM 548 Views
As for the biting issue... Cockatiel of Doom - 21/06/2011 02:30:00 AM 1081 Views
Would be my first choice random thoughts - 16/06/2011 09:27:30 PM 977 Views
Re: Would be my first choice Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:11:46 PM 940 Views
If you plan getting a cat in future think twice about the snake. random thoughts - 17/06/2011 03:37:05 AM 778 Views
This kind of snake is too small to bother a cat. Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:43:07 PM 687 Views
Snakes aren't really pets are they? Wibble - 16/06/2011 09:52:29 PM 763 Views
Re: Snakes aren't really pets are they? Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:13:28 PM 778 Views
What does "pet" mean in your book? Tim - 22/06/2011 02:49:34 PM 911 Views
Ew nossy - 16/06/2011 10:01:11 PM 847 Views
Haters gonna hate. Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:14:23 PM 925 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 953 Views
Why do you assume we'd get a big snake? Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:15:45 PM 989 Views
I don't assume it, I merely included the possibility. Joel - 17/06/2011 01:01:12 AM 955 Views
"Flexible and cuddly little sociopaths" No wonder I was so fond of my ferret. *NM* Urza - 17/06/2011 02:02:40 AM 350 Views
Who's job is it to feed the snake? Tashmere - 17/06/2011 04:39:59 AM 727 Views
I'm not a squeamish girl. Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:39:59 PM 942 Views
Snakes are pure evil. It will try to kill you and everyone you love *NM* ironclad - 17/06/2011 08:06:04 AM 443 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 805 Views
Awww. *NM* Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:40:20 PM 430 Views
Why don't you just buy a nice bracelet instead? *NM* ironclad - 18/06/2011 12:55:25 PM 449 Views
I've ordered a snake ring from Avon. *NM* Rebekah - 18/06/2011 12:59:44 PM 430 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 448 Views
I like green and silver. *NM* Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:40:55 PM 444 Views
Agreed with Ironclad *NM* Roland00 - 17/06/2011 12:36:40 PM 455 Views
Awww. *NM* Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:41:26 PM 299 Views
Why buy? aerocontrols - 17/06/2011 01:32:34 PM 874 Views
Because adders are venomous and no-one can ever find a grass snake? Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:42:20 PM 745 Views
Remember how we don't live in America? Tim - 22/06/2011 02:51:12 PM 719 Views
Get a draft excluder instead snoopcester - 17/06/2011 02:35:30 PM 839 Views
Bah! Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:44:58 PM 885 Views
snakes can be very good pets moondog - 17/06/2011 04:19:17 PM 976 Views
Thank you. Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:46:33 PM 961 Views
Corn snakes are indeed good escape artists. Cockatiel of Doom - 21/06/2011 02:20:59 AM 1022 Views
That is unnecessary cruelty. majander - 17/06/2011 05:45:08 PM 894 Views
Bah! Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:50:30 PM 754 Views
Very Pretty Snake! *NM* Beqi - 18/06/2011 06:45:42 AM 455 Views
She is lovely. And she likes human touch. *NM* Rebekah - 18/06/2011 01:00:19 PM 442 Views
a little late, but: DO IT!! *NM* LadyLorraine - 18/06/2011 06:54:13 AM 426 Views
We will! *NM* Rebekah - 18/06/2011 01:00:35 PM 433 Views
Awww, she's so cute! ßelals Girl - 20/06/2011 03:46:41 PM 933 Views
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