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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 1343 Views
I had a ball python for 6 years. Tigr - 16/06/2011 07:29:32 PM 890 Views
Re: I had a ball python for 6 years. Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:04:04 PM 909 Views
Isn't a ball python a breed of trouser snake? *NM* TaskmasterJack - 17/06/2011 01:53:19 AM 477 Views
Snakes are awesome. Morgawse - 16/06/2011 07:39:19 PM 931 Views
Re: Snakes are awesome. Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:04:52 PM 935 Views
You are joking? *NM* Camilla - 16/06/2011 08:27:02 PM 373 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 468 Views
Snakes are delightful. *NM* Rebekah - 16/06/2011 08:34:05 PM 478 Views
Hide behind Tor Spriteling - 16/06/2011 08:38:15 PM 1006 Views
Not joking. Rebekah - 16/06/2011 08:33:44 PM 923 Views
You should totally do it. Spriteling - 16/06/2011 08:34:38 PM 965 Views
Re: You should totally do it. Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:06:08 PM 931 Views
Well, you're free to do whatever you want to, but... Tom - 16/06/2011 08:40:40 PM 1026 Views
You know... jh - 16/06/2011 08:50:32 PM 896 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 849 Views
Hey! *NM* Camilla - 17/06/2011 10:13:43 AM 479 Views
Re: Well, you're free to do whatever you want to, but... Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:09:13 PM 1065 Views
Small? Wibble - 16/06/2011 11:43:45 PM 971 Views
Re: Small? Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:51:47 PM 814 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 923 Views
What? Why? *NM* Avendesora - 17/06/2011 05:55:13 PM 337 Views
I don't know, but... Morgawse - 17/06/2011 06:01:45 PM 931 Views
I can't speak for the illegality, but... Cockatiel of Doom - 21/06/2011 02:23:36 AM 1184 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 357 Views
Or people. Or mice. It's hard to tell. *NM* Cockatiel of Doom - 21/06/2011 10:37:34 PM 565 Views
As for the biting issue... Cockatiel of Doom - 21/06/2011 02:30:00 AM 1122 Views
Would be my first choice random thoughts - 16/06/2011 09:27:30 PM 1013 Views
Re: Would be my first choice Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:11:46 PM 980 Views
If you plan getting a cat in future think twice about the snake. random thoughts - 17/06/2011 03:37:05 AM 812 Views
This kind of snake is too small to bother a cat. Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:43:07 PM 721 Views
Snakes aren't really pets are they? Wibble - 16/06/2011 09:52:29 PM 796 Views
Re: Snakes aren't really pets are they? Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:13:28 PM 809 Views
What does "pet" mean in your book? Tim - 22/06/2011 02:49:34 PM 956 Views
Ew nossy - 16/06/2011 10:01:11 PM 893 Views
Haters gonna hate. Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:14:23 PM 960 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 987 Views
Why do you assume we'd get a big snake? Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:15:45 PM 1026 Views
I don't assume it, I merely included the possibility. Joel - 17/06/2011 01:01:12 AM 996 Views
"Flexible and cuddly little sociopaths" No wonder I was so fond of my ferret. *NM* Urza - 17/06/2011 02:02:40 AM 367 Views
Who's job is it to feed the snake? Tashmere - 17/06/2011 04:39:59 AM 770 Views
I'm not a squeamish girl. Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:39:59 PM 989 Views
Snakes are pure evil. It will try to kill you and everyone you love *NM* ironclad - 17/06/2011 08:06:04 AM 460 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 837 Views
Awww. *NM* Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:40:20 PM 450 Views
Why don't you just buy a nice bracelet instead? *NM* ironclad - 18/06/2011 12:55:25 PM 486 Views
I've ordered a snake ring from Avon. *NM* Rebekah - 18/06/2011 12:59:44 PM 446 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 467 Views
I like green and silver. *NM* Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:40:55 PM 464 Views
Agreed with Ironclad *NM* Roland00 - 17/06/2011 12:36:40 PM 474 Views
Awww. *NM* Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:41:26 PM 317 Views
Why buy? aerocontrols - 17/06/2011 01:32:34 PM 912 Views
Because adders are venomous and no-one can ever find a grass snake? Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:42:20 PM 780 Views
Remember how we don't live in America? Tim - 22/06/2011 02:51:12 PM 751 Views
Get a draft excluder instead snoopcester - 17/06/2011 02:35:30 PM 879 Views
Bah! Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:44:58 PM 917 Views
snakes can be very good pets moondog - 17/06/2011 04:19:17 PM 1007 Views
Thank you. Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:46:33 PM 997 Views
Corn snakes are indeed good escape artists. Cockatiel of Doom - 21/06/2011 02:20:59 AM 1052 Views
That is unnecessary cruelty. majander - 17/06/2011 05:45:08 PM 930 Views
Bah! Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:50:30 PM 795 Views
Very Pretty Snake! *NM* Beqi - 18/06/2011 06:45:42 AM 474 Views
She is lovely. And she likes human touch. *NM* Rebekah - 18/06/2011 01:00:19 PM 468 Views
a little late, but: DO IT!! *NM* LadyLorraine - 18/06/2011 06:54:13 AM 444 Views
We will! *NM* Rebekah - 18/06/2011 01:00:35 PM 453 Views
Awww, she's so cute! ßelals Girl - 20/06/2011 03:46:41 PM 970 Views
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