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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 1270 Views
I had a ball python for 6 years. Tigr - 16/06/2011 07:29:32 PM 840 Views
Re: I had a ball python for 6 years. Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:04:04 PM 858 Views
Isn't a ball python a breed of trouser snake? *NM* TaskmasterJack - 17/06/2011 01:53:19 AM 447 Views
Snakes are awesome. Morgawse - 16/06/2011 07:39:19 PM 881 Views
Re: Snakes are awesome. Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:04:52 PM 882 Views
You are joking? *NM* Camilla - 16/06/2011 08:27:02 PM 347 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 430 Views
Snakes are delightful. *NM* Rebekah - 16/06/2011 08:34:05 PM 442 Views
Hide behind Tor Spriteling - 16/06/2011 08:38:15 PM 958 Views
Not joking. Rebekah - 16/06/2011 08:33:44 PM 873 Views
You should totally do it. Spriteling - 16/06/2011 08:34:38 PM 918 Views
Re: You should totally do it. Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:06:08 PM 879 Views
Well, you're free to do whatever you want to, but... Tom - 16/06/2011 08:40:40 PM 975 Views
You know... jh - 16/06/2011 08:50:32 PM 843 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 795 Views
Hey! *NM* Camilla - 17/06/2011 10:13:43 AM 455 Views
Re: Well, you're free to do whatever you want to, but... Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:09:13 PM 1018 Views
Small? Wibble - 16/06/2011 11:43:45 PM 922 Views
Re: Small? Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:51:47 PM 765 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 871 Views
What? Why? *NM* Avendesora - 17/06/2011 05:55:13 PM 315 Views
I don't know, but... Morgawse - 17/06/2011 06:01:45 PM 887 Views
I can't speak for the illegality, but... Cockatiel of Doom - 21/06/2011 02:23:36 AM 1122 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 329 Views
Or people. Or mice. It's hard to tell. *NM* Cockatiel of Doom - 21/06/2011 10:37:34 PM 539 Views
As for the biting issue... Cockatiel of Doom - 21/06/2011 02:30:00 AM 1066 Views
Would be my first choice random thoughts - 16/06/2011 09:27:30 PM 961 Views
Re: Would be my first choice Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:11:46 PM 930 Views
If you plan getting a cat in future think twice about the snake. random thoughts - 17/06/2011 03:37:05 AM 764 Views
This kind of snake is too small to bother a cat. Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:43:07 PM 666 Views
Snakes aren't really pets are they? Wibble - 16/06/2011 09:52:29 PM 746 Views
Re: Snakes aren't really pets are they? Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:13:28 PM 766 Views
What does "pet" mean in your book? Tim - 22/06/2011 02:49:34 PM 894 Views
Ew nossy - 16/06/2011 10:01:11 PM 817 Views
Haters gonna hate. Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:14:23 PM 910 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 938 Views
Why do you assume we'd get a big snake? Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:15:45 PM 972 Views
I don't assume it, I merely included the possibility. Joel - 17/06/2011 01:01:12 AM 938 Views
"Flexible and cuddly little sociopaths" No wonder I was so fond of my ferret. *NM* Urza - 17/06/2011 02:02:40 AM 338 Views
Who's job is it to feed the snake? Tashmere - 17/06/2011 04:39:59 AM 714 Views
I'm not a squeamish girl. Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:39:59 PM 922 Views
Snakes are pure evil. It will try to kill you and everyone you love *NM* ironclad - 17/06/2011 08:06:04 AM 435 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 794 Views
Awww. *NM* Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:40:20 PM 415 Views
Why don't you just buy a nice bracelet instead? *NM* ironclad - 18/06/2011 12:55:25 PM 439 Views
I've ordered a snake ring from Avon. *NM* Rebekah - 18/06/2011 12:59:44 PM 422 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 440 Views
I like green and silver. *NM* Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:40:55 PM 437 Views
Agreed with Ironclad *NM* Roland00 - 17/06/2011 12:36:40 PM 449 Views
Awww. *NM* Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:41:26 PM 293 Views
Why buy? aerocontrols - 17/06/2011 01:32:34 PM 852 Views
Because adders are venomous and no-one can ever find a grass snake? Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:42:20 PM 733 Views
Remember how we don't live in America? Tim - 22/06/2011 02:51:12 PM 705 Views
Get a draft excluder instead snoopcester - 17/06/2011 02:35:30 PM 825 Views
Bah! Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:44:58 PM 868 Views
snakes can be very good pets moondog - 17/06/2011 04:19:17 PM 959 Views
Thank you. Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:46:33 PM 944 Views
Corn snakes are indeed good escape artists. Cockatiel of Doom - 21/06/2011 02:20:59 AM 1004 Views
That is unnecessary cruelty. majander - 17/06/2011 05:45:08 PM 876 Views
Bah! Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:50:30 PM 740 Views
Very Pretty Snake! *NM* Beqi - 18/06/2011 06:45:42 AM 451 Views
She is lovely. And she likes human touch. *NM* Rebekah - 18/06/2011 01:00:19 PM 435 Views
a little late, but: DO IT!! *NM* LadyLorraine - 18/06/2011 06:54:13 AM 420 Views
We will! *NM* Rebekah - 18/06/2011 01:00:35 PM 424 Views
Awww, she's so cute! ßelals Girl - 20/06/2011 03:46:41 PM 916 Views
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