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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 1073 Views
I had a ball python for 6 years. Tigr - 16/06/2011 07:29:32 PM 647 Views
Re: I had a ball python for 6 years. Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:04:04 PM 666 Views
Isn't a ball python a breed of trouser snake? *NM* TaskmasterJack - 17/06/2011 01:53:19 AM 377 Views
Snakes are awesome. Morgawse - 16/06/2011 07:39:19 PM 701 Views
Re: Snakes are awesome. Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:04:52 PM 714 Views
You are joking? *NM* Camilla - 16/06/2011 08:27:02 PM 273 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 363 Views
Snakes are delightful. *NM* Rebekah - 16/06/2011 08:34:05 PM 373 Views
Hide behind Tor Spriteling - 16/06/2011 08:38:15 PM 790 Views
Not joking. Rebekah - 16/06/2011 08:33:44 PM 706 Views
You should totally do it. Spriteling - 16/06/2011 08:34:38 PM 724 Views
Re: You should totally do it. Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:06:08 PM 699 Views
Well, you're free to do whatever you want to, but... Tom - 16/06/2011 08:40:40 PM 801 Views
You know... jh - 16/06/2011 08:50:32 PM 655 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 631 Views
Hey! *NM* Camilla - 17/06/2011 10:13:43 AM 393 Views
Re: Well, you're free to do whatever you want to, but... Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:09:13 PM 835 Views
Small? Wibble - 16/06/2011 11:43:45 PM 735 Views
Re: Small? Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:51:47 PM 598 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 684 Views
What? Why? *NM* Avendesora - 17/06/2011 05:55:13 PM 245 Views
I don't know, but... Morgawse - 17/06/2011 06:01:45 PM 710 Views
I can't speak for the illegality, but... Cockatiel of Doom - 21/06/2011 02:23:36 AM 883 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 399 Views
As for the biting issue... Cockatiel of Doom - 21/06/2011 02:30:00 AM 824 Views
Would be my first choice random thoughts - 16/06/2011 09:27:30 PM 795 Views
Re: Would be my first choice Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:11:46 PM 740 Views
If you plan getting a cat in future think twice about the snake. random thoughts - 17/06/2011 03:37:05 AM 592 Views
This kind of snake is too small to bother a cat. Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:43:07 PM 496 Views
Snakes aren't really pets are they? Wibble - 16/06/2011 09:52:29 PM 574 Views
Re: Snakes aren't really pets are they? Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:13:28 PM 589 Views
What does "pet" mean in your book? Tim - 22/06/2011 02:49:34 PM 706 Views
Ew nossy - 16/06/2011 10:01:11 PM 621 Views
Haters gonna hate. Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:14:23 PM 730 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 756 Views
Why do you assume we'd get a big snake? Rebekah - 16/06/2011 11:15:45 PM 793 Views
I don't assume it, I merely included the possibility. Joel - 17/06/2011 01:01:12 AM 746 Views
"Flexible and cuddly little sociopaths" No wonder I was so fond of my ferret. *NM* Urza - 17/06/2011 02:02:40 AM 268 Views
Who's job is it to feed the snake? Tashmere - 17/06/2011 04:39:59 AM 539 Views
I'm not a squeamish girl. Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:39:59 PM 717 Views
Snakes are pure evil. It will try to kill you and everyone you love *NM* ironclad - 17/06/2011 08:06:04 AM 363 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 615 Views
Awww. *NM* Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:40:20 PM 344 Views
Why don't you just buy a nice bracelet instead? *NM* ironclad - 18/06/2011 12:55:25 PM 376 Views
I've ordered a snake ring from Avon. *NM* Rebekah - 18/06/2011 12:59:44 PM 351 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 368 Views
I like green and silver. *NM* Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:40:55 PM 363 Views
Agreed with Ironclad *NM* Roland00 - 17/06/2011 12:36:40 PM 376 Views
Awww. *NM* Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:41:26 PM 225 Views
Why buy? aerocontrols - 17/06/2011 01:32:34 PM 672 Views
Because adders are venomous and no-one can ever find a grass snake? Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:42:20 PM 545 Views
Remember how we don't live in America? Tim - 22/06/2011 02:51:12 PM 525 Views
Get a draft excluder instead snoopcester - 17/06/2011 02:35:30 PM 636 Views
Bah! Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:44:58 PM 678 Views
snakes can be very good pets moondog - 17/06/2011 04:19:17 PM 792 Views
Thank you. Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:46:33 PM 760 Views
Corn snakes are indeed good escape artists. Cockatiel of Doom - 21/06/2011 02:20:59 AM 759 Views
That is unnecessary cruelty. majander - 17/06/2011 05:45:08 PM 698 Views
Bah! Rebekah - 17/06/2011 09:50:30 PM 606 Views
Very Pretty Snake! *NM* Beqi - 18/06/2011 06:45:42 AM 374 Views
She is lovely. And she likes human touch. *NM* Rebekah - 18/06/2011 01:00:19 PM 361 Views
a little late, but: DO IT!! *NM* LadyLorraine - 18/06/2011 06:54:13 AM 351 Views
We will! *NM* Rebekah - 18/06/2011 01:00:35 PM 344 Views
Awww, she's so cute! ßelals Girl - 20/06/2011 03:46:41 PM 723 Views
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