Frozen Thawed Questions

**Aaron_S** · 02-03-13, 03:57 PM

Why does everyone suggest to kill rodents? Are you all that sadistic?

This person clearly wants f/t for the ease of use and the ability to buy in bulk. Why not just answer the questions proposed instead of trying to impress your own personal preferences.

dinosaurdammit · 02-03-13, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Aaron_S

Why does everyone suggest to kill rodents? Are you all that sadistic?

This person clearly wants f/t for the ease of use and the ability to buy in bulk. Why not just answer the questions proposed instead of trying to impress your own personal preferences.

because from what I understood he bought a live rat and the snake refused it... Maybe the snake was afraid of a live rat, there isnt much in the OP to go on

**Aaron_S** · 02-03-13, 07:55 PM

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because from what I understood he bought a live rat and the snake refused it... Maybe the snake was afraid of a live rat, there isnt much in the OP to go on

He never cared about that issue because he never asked any questions about it.

BoaFanatic · 02-04-13, 05:26 PM

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Where can i get affordable frozen thawed rats? online?

Talon, I and many of my buddies use RodentPro for frozen rodents/ various other feeders. They have good service and aren't that expensive, Try getting together with some of your buddies to make a multiple order and save on shipping. I'd like to say I've been very happy with this vendor in the past, and have had no ill experiences so far.

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Originally Posted by Aaron_S

Why does everyone suggest to kill rodents? Are you all that sadistic?

This person clearly wants f/t for the ease of use and the ability to buy in bulk. Why not just answer the questions proposed instead of trying to impress your own personal preferences.

Aaron, I'm not going to get into an argument with you here.
In the past when I have been in a pinch/didn't have money to order a bulk shipment of rats, I would go to the local pet store, buy some feeder rats/mice and kill them myself. It's as simple as grabbing them by the rear end and hitting their head on a hard surface. It's over in a second and the animal doesn't suffer. It's in no way sadistic, it's just practical for the situation.

**Aaron_S** · 02-05-13, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by BoaFanatic

Talon, I and many of my buddies use RodentPro for frozen rodents/ various other feeders. They have good service and aren't that expensive, Try getting together with some of your buddies to make a multiple order and save on shipping. I'd like to say I've been very happy with this vendor in the past, and have had no ill experiences so far.

Aaron, I'm not going to get into an argument with you here.
In the past when I have been in a pinch/didn't have money to order a bulk shipment of rats, I would go to the local pet store, buy some feeder rats/mice and kill them myself. It's as simple as grabbing them by the rear end and hitting their head on a hard surface. It's over in a second and the animal doesn't suffer. It's in no way sadistic, it's just practical for the situation.

You're lack of planning and foresight isn't the issue here.

This person clearly is thinking farther ahead and thus no reason to offer up options not asked for in this case.

BoaFanatic · 02-05-13, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Aaron_S

You're lack of planning and foresight isn't the issue here.

This person clearly is thinking farther ahead and thus no reason to offer up options not asked for in this case.

Oh, I didn't realize that ordering a box of rats for $60 was a plan necessary for snakes. You know life happens regardless of foresight. I know that isn't the issue the OP asked about. I replied specifically to you and your narrow minded comments regarding the "sadistic" killing of rats to be used for snake food. This is an open forum and there are no stipulations saying that we can't answer the original question AND offer alternative suggestions. Please use some common sense when creating posts. If you have nothing helpful to post just refrain from doing so, because quite frankly you come off as arrogant and uninformed when making statements like those above.

**Aaron_S** · 02-05-13, 07:39 PM

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Oh, I didn't realize that ordering a box of rats for $60 was a plan necessary for snakes. You know life happens regardless of foresight. I know that isn't the issue the OP asked about. I replied specifically to you and your narrow minded comments regarding the "sadistic" killing of rats to be used for snake food. This is an open forum and there are no stipulations saying that we can't answer the original question AND offer alternative suggestions. Please use some common sense when creating posts. If you have nothing helpful to post just refrain from doing so, because quite frankly you come off as arrogant and uninformed when making statements like those above.

It's okay child.

Not everyone can apparently think to check to see how many rodents I have in the freezer every once in awhile.

My comments aren't narrow minded. I think people should refrain from pre-killing rodents for no reason. I think it's gross when there's plenty of other options viable and don't wish to see it promoted when clearly the original poster wanted away from live rodents as much as possible.

BoaFanatic · 02-05-13, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Aaron_S

It's okay child.

Not everyone can apparently think to check to see how many rodents I have in the freezer every once in awhile.

My comments aren't narrow minded. I think people should refrain from pre-killing rodents for no reason. I think it's gross when there's plenty of other options viable and don't wish to see it promoted when clearly the original poster wanted away from live rodents as much as possible.

If you say so man.
Culling food items is a practice that has been used for ages, I guess now everyone prefers someone else to do it. If you think it's gross that's on you. As for myself, if I need some frozen rodents and want them fast and conveniently, I will continue to cull them and freeze them myself. Likewise if the OP of this thread finds himself in the same situation my suggestion still stands. If you want to label those of us that do practice culling as sadistic so be it, just don't do it without expecting retaliation.

If you wish to continue this discussion, Pm me.

**Aaron_S** · 02-05-13, 08:40 PM

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If you say so man.
Culling food items is a practice that has been used for ages, I guess now everyone prefers someone else to do it. If you think it's gross that's on you. As for myself, if I need some frozen rodents and want them fast and conveniently, I will continue to cull them and freeze them myself. Likewise if the OP of this thread finds himself in the same situation my suggestion still stands. If you want to label those of us that do practice culling as sadistic so be it, just don't do it without expecting retaliation.

If you wish to continue this discussion, Pm me.

Oh don't get me wrong. I've bred my own rodents for my snakes. I had no problems culling them as needed. So don't think it's because I need someone else to take care of things for me.

I just find it borderline sadistic to encourage it for someone who clearly had no interest in it.