Why Do You Have Snakes In Your Life?

[Mikoh4792]

Originally Posted by Awaiting Abyss

I always thought snakes were beautiful. I've always liked them, but I never imagined I would own one since I am quite fond of rodents. When I got my first mice, I thought I would never be able to have a snake because I wouldn't be able to feed them mice or rats. Then I started wanting to breed mice, but I needed something to do if I couldn't find homes for the mouse babies. I couldn't keep all of the unwanted babies or I'd have mice running out of my ears.. Then I saw someone post lots of pictures of their western hognose snake on the rat forum, and I fell in love with them. That's when I first started thinking that it might be nice to have a snake for a pet. I did a lot of research for a long time. My husband didn't want me to get one for a while because he doesn't like snakes, but like all of my other animals... once I start researching them, I start sharing what I learn with my husband. Then he realizes he doesn't have much of a say in the matter and we ended up getting a western hognose. Now after having a snake and feeding him mice (and now I feed my cats mice too), I realize that I'm happy knowing that my mice live wonderful lives with me (Only a select few become feeders.. Since I have other breeding goals) and then my snake and my cats eat healthy diets of mice that have been put to sleep painlessly.

Pretty soon I'll be getting my second snake... Whenever the perfect carpet python comes along.

Do cats eat the whole mouse? Or do they leave things like hair/bones/guts behind?