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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 1383 Views
I had a ball python for 6 years. Tigr - 16/06/2011 07:29:32 PM 910 Views
Re: I had a ball python for 6 years. Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:04:04 PM 928 Views
Isn't a ball python a breed of trouser snake? *NM* TaskmasterJack - 17/06/2011 01:53:19 AM 486 Views
Snakes are awesome. Morgawse - 16/06/2011 07:39:19 PM 951 Views
Re: Snakes are awesome. Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:04:52 PM 969 Views
You are joking? *NM* Camilla - 16/06/2011 08:27:02 PM 384 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 477 Views
Snakes are delightful. *NM* Rebekah - 16/06/2011 08:34:05 PM 510 Views
Hide behind Tor Spriteling - 16/06/2011 08:38:15 PM 1024 Views
Not joking. Rebekah - 16/06/2011 08:33:44 PM 947 Views
You should totally do it. Spriteling - 16/06/2011 08:34:38 PM 987 Views
Re: You should totally do it. Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:06:08 PM 949 Views
Well, you're free to do whatever you want to, but... Tom - 16/06/2011 08:40:40 PM 1042 Views
You know... jh - 16/06/2011 08:50:32 PM 917 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 870 Views
Hey! *NM* Camilla - 17/06/2011 10:13:43 AM 489 Views
Re: Well, you're free to do whatever you want to, but... Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:09:13 PM 1080 Views
Small? Wibble - 16/06/2011 11:43:45 PM 991 Views
Re: Small? Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:51:47 PM 833 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 942 Views
What? Why? *NM* Avendesora - 17/06/2011 05:55:13 PM 349 Views
I don't know, but... Morgawse - 17/06/2011 06:01:45 PM 954 Views
I can't speak for the illegality, but... Cockatiel of Doom - 21/06/2011 02:23:36 AM 1205 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 367 Views
Or people. Or mice. It's hard to tell. *NM* Cockatiel of Doom - 21/06/2011 10:37:34 PM 576 Views
As for the biting issue... Cockatiel of Doom - 21/06/2011 02:30:00 AM 1142 Views
Would be my first choice random thoughts - 16/06/2011 09:27:30 PM 1036 Views
Re: Would be my first choice Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:11:46 PM 1002 Views
If you plan getting a cat in future think twice about the snake. random thoughts - 17/06/2011 03:37:05 AM 829 Views
This kind of snake is too small to bother a cat. Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:43:07 PM 744 Views
Snakes aren't really pets are they? Wibble - 16/06/2011 09:52:29 PM 817 Views
Re: Snakes aren't really pets are they? Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:13:28 PM 828 Views
What does "pet" mean in your book? Tim - 22/06/2011 02:49:34 PM 984 Views
Ew nossy - 16/06/2011 10:01:11 PM 914 Views
Haters gonna hate. Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:14:23 PM 980 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 1007 Views
Why do you assume we'd get a big snake? Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:15:45 PM 1051 Views
I don't assume it, I merely included the possibility. Joel - 17/06/2011 01:01:12 AM 1033 Views
"Flexible and cuddly little sociopaths" No wonder I was so fond of my ferret. *NM* Urza - 17/06/2011 02:02:40 AM 377 Views
Who's job is it to feed the snake? Tashmere - 17/06/2011 04:39:59 AM 791 Views
I'm not a squeamish girl. Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:39:59 PM 1008 Views
Snakes are pure evil. It will try to kill you and everyone you love *NM* ironclad - 17/06/2011 08:06:04 AM 471 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 855 Views
Awww. *NM* Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:40:20 PM 461 Views
Why don't you just buy a nice bracelet instead? *NM* ironclad - 18/06/2011 12:55:25 PM 496 Views
I've ordered a snake ring from Avon. *NM* Rebekah - 18/06/2011 12:59:44 PM 463 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 477 Views
I like green and silver. *NM* Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:40:55 PM 474 Views
Agreed with Ironclad *NM* Roland00 - 17/06/2011 12:36:40 PM 486 Views
Awww. *NM* Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:41:26 PM 329 Views
Why buy? aerocontrols - 17/06/2011 01:32:34 PM 936 Views
Because adders are venomous and no-one can ever find a grass snake? Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:42:20 PM 800 Views
Remember how we don't live in America? Tim - 22/06/2011 02:51:12 PM 771 Views
Get a draft excluder instead snoopcester - 17/06/2011 02:35:30 PM 900 Views
Bah! Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:44:58 PM 935 Views
snakes can be very good pets moondog - 17/06/2011 04:19:17 PM 1028 Views
Thank you. Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:46:33 PM 1016 Views
Corn snakes are indeed good escape artists. Cockatiel of Doom - 21/06/2011 02:20:59 AM 1072 Views
That is unnecessary cruelty. majander - 17/06/2011 05:45:08 PM 950 Views
Bah! Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:50:30 PM 818 Views
Very Pretty Snake! *NM* Beqi - 18/06/2011 06:45:42 AM 484 Views
She is lovely. And she likes human touch. *NM* Rebekah - 18/06/2011 01:00:19 PM 488 Views
a little late, but: DO IT!! *NM* LadyLorraine - 18/06/2011 06:54:13 AM 459 Views
We will! *NM* Rebekah - 18/06/2011 01:00:35 PM 464 Views
Awww, she's so cute! ßelals Girl - 20/06/2011 03:46:41 PM 988 Views
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