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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 1324 Views
I had a ball python for 6 years. Tigr - 16/06/2011 07:29:32 PM 876 Views
Re: I had a ball python for 6 years. Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:04:04 PM 891 Views
Isn't a ball python a breed of trouser snake? *NM* TaskmasterJack - 17/06/2011 01:53:19 AM 467 Views
Snakes are awesome. Morgawse - 16/06/2011 07:39:19 PM 918 Views
Re: Snakes are awesome. Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:04:52 PM 920 Views
You are joking? *NM* Camilla - 16/06/2011 08:27:02 PM 365 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 458 Views
Snakes are delightful. *NM* Rebekah - 16/06/2011 08:34:05 PM 465 Views
Hide behind Tor Spriteling - 16/06/2011 08:38:15 PM 994 Views
Not joking. Rebekah - 16/06/2011 08:33:44 PM 906 Views
You should totally do it. Spriteling - 16/06/2011 08:34:38 PM 951 Views
Re: You should totally do it. Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:06:08 PM 916 Views
Well, you're free to do whatever you want to, but... Tom - 16/06/2011 08:40:40 PM 1013 Views
You know... jh - 16/06/2011 08:50:32 PM 877 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 833 Views
Hey! *NM* Camilla - 17/06/2011 10:13:43 AM 474 Views
Re: Well, you're free to do whatever you want to, but... Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:09:13 PM 1052 Views
Small? Wibble - 16/06/2011 11:43:45 PM 957 Views
Re: Small? Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:51:47 PM 801 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 905 Views
What? Why? *NM* Avendesora - 17/06/2011 05:55:13 PM 332 Views
I don't know, but... Morgawse - 17/06/2011 06:01:45 PM 921 Views
I can't speak for the illegality, but... Cockatiel of Doom - 21/06/2011 02:23:36 AM 1173 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 346 Views
Or people. Or mice. It's hard to tell. *NM* Cockatiel of Doom - 21/06/2011 10:37:34 PM 559 Views
As for the biting issue... Cockatiel of Doom - 21/06/2011 02:30:00 AM 1109 Views
Would be my first choice random thoughts - 16/06/2011 09:27:30 PM 997 Views
Re: Would be my first choice Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:11:46 PM 966 Views
If you plan getting a cat in future think twice about the snake. random thoughts - 17/06/2011 03:37:05 AM 798 Views
This kind of snake is too small to bother a cat. Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:43:07 PM 710 Views
Snakes aren't really pets are they? Wibble - 16/06/2011 09:52:29 PM 782 Views
Re: Snakes aren't really pets are they? Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:13:28 PM 795 Views
What does "pet" mean in your book? Tim - 22/06/2011 02:49:34 PM 937 Views
Ew nossy - 16/06/2011 10:01:11 PM 873 Views
Haters gonna hate. Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:14:23 PM 946 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 973 Views
Why do you assume we'd get a big snake? Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:15:45 PM 1013 Views
I don't assume it, I merely included the possibility. Joel - 17/06/2011 01:01:12 AM 973 Views
"Flexible and cuddly little sociopaths" No wonder I was so fond of my ferret. *NM* Urza - 17/06/2011 02:02:40 AM 360 Views
Who's job is it to feed the snake? Tashmere - 17/06/2011 04:39:59 AM 751 Views
I'm not a squeamish girl. Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:39:59 PM 969 Views
Snakes are pure evil. It will try to kill you and everyone you love *NM* ironclad - 17/06/2011 08:06:04 AM 453 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 823 Views
Awww. *NM* Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:40:20 PM 444 Views
Why don't you just buy a nice bracelet instead? *NM* ironclad - 18/06/2011 12:55:25 PM 465 Views
I've ordered a snake ring from Avon. *NM* Rebekah - 18/06/2011 12:59:44 PM 440 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 460 Views
I like green and silver. *NM* Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:40:55 PM 454 Views
Agreed with Ironclad *NM* Roland00 - 17/06/2011 12:36:40 PM 468 Views
Awww. *NM* Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:41:26 PM 312 Views
Why buy? aerocontrols - 17/06/2011 01:32:34 PM 897 Views
Because adders are venomous and no-one can ever find a grass snake? Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:42:20 PM 761 Views
Remember how we don't live in America? Tim - 22/06/2011 02:51:12 PM 738 Views
Get a draft excluder instead snoopcester - 17/06/2011 02:35:30 PM 860 Views
Bah! Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:44:58 PM 904 Views
snakes can be very good pets moondog - 17/06/2011 04:19:17 PM 995 Views
Thank you. Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:46:33 PM 982 Views
Corn snakes are indeed good escape artists. Cockatiel of Doom - 21/06/2011 02:20:59 AM 1040 Views
That is unnecessary cruelty. majander - 17/06/2011 05:45:08 PM 914 Views
Bah! Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:50:30 PM 772 Views
Very Pretty Snake! *NM* Beqi - 18/06/2011 06:45:42 AM 465 Views
She is lovely. And she likes human touch. *NM* Rebekah - 18/06/2011 01:00:19 PM 456 Views
a little late, but: DO IT!! *NM* LadyLorraine - 18/06/2011 06:54:13 AM 438 Views
We will! *NM* Rebekah - 18/06/2011 01:00:35 PM 443 Views
Awww, she's so cute! ßelals Girl - 20/06/2011 03:46:41 PM 955 Views
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