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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 1070 Views
I had a ball python for 6 years. Tigr - 16/06/2011 07:29:32 PM 645 Views
Re: I had a ball python for 6 years. Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:04:04 PM 664 Views
Isn't a ball python a breed of trouser snake? *NM* TaskmasterJack - 17/06/2011 01:53:19 AM 376 Views
Snakes are awesome. Morgawse - 16/06/2011 07:39:19 PM 698 Views
Re: Snakes are awesome. Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:04:52 PM 711 Views
You are joking? *NM* Camilla - 16/06/2011 08:27:02 PM 272 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 362 Views
Snakes are delightful. *NM* Rebekah - 16/06/2011 08:34:05 PM 372 Views
Hide behind Tor Spriteling - 16/06/2011 08:38:15 PM 787 Views
Not joking. Rebekah - 16/06/2011 08:33:44 PM 703 Views
You should totally do it. Spriteling - 16/06/2011 08:34:38 PM 721 Views
Re: You should totally do it. Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:06:08 PM 696 Views
Well, you're free to do whatever you want to, but... Tom - 16/06/2011 08:40:40 PM 798 Views
You know... jh - 16/06/2011 08:50:32 PM 654 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 629 Views
Hey! *NM* Camilla - 17/06/2011 10:13:43 AM 392 Views
Re: Well, you're free to do whatever you want to, but... Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:09:13 PM 832 Views
Small? Wibble - 16/06/2011 11:43:45 PM 733 Views
Re: Small? Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:51:47 PM 595 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 683 Views
What? Why? *NM* Avendesora - 17/06/2011 05:55:13 PM 244 Views
I don't know, but... Morgawse - 17/06/2011 06:01:45 PM 708 Views
I can't speak for the illegality, but... Cockatiel of Doom - 21/06/2011 02:23:36 AM 881 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 254 Views
Or people. Or mice. It's hard to tell. *NM* Cockatiel of Doom - 21/06/2011 10:37:34 PM 398 Views
As for the biting issue... Cockatiel of Doom - 21/06/2011 02:30:00 AM 821 Views
Would be my first choice random thoughts - 16/06/2011 09:27:30 PM 792 Views
Re: Would be my first choice Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:11:46 PM 737 Views
If you plan getting a cat in future think twice about the snake. random thoughts - 17/06/2011 03:37:05 AM 590 Views
This kind of snake is too small to bother a cat. Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:43:07 PM 493 Views
Snakes aren't really pets are they? Wibble - 16/06/2011 09:52:29 PM 571 Views
Re: Snakes aren't really pets are they? Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:13:28 PM 586 Views
What does "pet" mean in your book? Tim - 22/06/2011 02:49:34 PM 704 Views
Ew nossy - 16/06/2011 10:01:11 PM 619 Views
Haters gonna hate. Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:14:23 PM 727 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 753 Views
Why do you assume we'd get a big snake? Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:15:45 PM 790 Views
I don't assume it, I merely included the possibility. Joel - 17/06/2011 01:01:12 AM 743 Views
"Flexible and cuddly little sociopaths" No wonder I was so fond of my ferret. *NM* Urza - 17/06/2011 02:02:40 AM 267 Views
Who's job is it to feed the snake? Tashmere - 17/06/2011 04:39:59 AM 536 Views
I'm not a squeamish girl. Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:39:59 PM 715 Views
Snakes are pure evil. It will try to kill you and everyone you love *NM* ironclad - 17/06/2011 08:06:04 AM 362 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 613 Views
Awww. *NM* Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:40:20 PM 343 Views
Why don't you just buy a nice bracelet instead? *NM* ironclad - 18/06/2011 12:55:25 PM 375 Views
I've ordered a snake ring from Avon. *NM* Rebekah - 18/06/2011 12:59:44 PM 350 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 367 Views
I like green and silver. *NM* Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:40:55 PM 362 Views
Agreed with Ironclad *NM* Roland00 - 17/06/2011 12:36:40 PM 375 Views
Awww. *NM* Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:41:26 PM 224 Views
Why buy? aerocontrols - 17/06/2011 01:32:34 PM 669 Views
Because adders are venomous and no-one can ever find a grass snake? Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:42:20 PM 542 Views
Remember how we don't live in America? Tim - 22/06/2011 02:51:12 PM 522 Views
Get a draft excluder instead snoopcester - 17/06/2011 02:35:30 PM 634 Views
Bah! Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:44:58 PM 675 Views
snakes can be very good pets moondog - 17/06/2011 04:19:17 PM 789 Views
Thank you. Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:46:33 PM 758 Views
Corn snakes are indeed good escape artists. Cockatiel of Doom - 21/06/2011 02:20:59 AM 756 Views
That is unnecessary cruelty. majander - 17/06/2011 05:45:08 PM 696 Views
Bah! Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:50:30 PM 604 Views
Very Pretty Snake! *NM* Beqi - 18/06/2011 06:45:42 AM 373 Views
She is lovely. And she likes human touch. *NM* Rebekah - 18/06/2011 01:00:19 PM 360 Views
a little late, but: DO IT!! *NM* LadyLorraine - 18/06/2011 06:54:13 AM 350 Views
We will! *NM* Rebekah - 18/06/2011 01:00:35 PM 343 Views
Awww, she's so cute! ßelals Girl - 20/06/2011 03:46:41 PM 721 Views
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