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Old 08-09-2007, 11:27 AM   #42 (permalink)
GarterGuy
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Re: Uncommon Snake Foods

Some can get quite large, but honestly I wonder how healthy it is to be feeding such a big meal to a snake. Even my 5.5ft. PI king only eats two or three large mice once a week. She's 17yrs. old now and very healthy. I think I'd really worry about the overall health of a snake fed like that. Also, feeding "wild" prey is just asking for the introduction of some pathogen, parasite or toxin. Not saying it can't be done, but questioning the wisdom of doing it.
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