Euthanasia Discussion Thread

[Greg'sGarters]

I have had a few with birth defects that I had to cull, Hold tail and swiftly strike head against brick, never had to swing more than once, horrible to do, but its very quick.

I would agree, I used to have to kill mice this way at the pet store I worked at. It is a horrible thing but at least it's quick so the animal can't suffer. Steve, do you just place the snake in a non-ventilated container with a block of dry ice and wait? Also where do you get your dry ice?

[guidofatherof5]

I would agree, I used to have to kill mice this way at the pet store I worked at. It is a horrible thing but at least it's quick so the animal can't suffer. Steve, do you just place the snake in a non-ventilated container with a block of dry ice and wait? Also where do you get your dry ice?

I buy a small piece(fist size) at a local grocery store. I leave it in the paper bag so the snake can't come in contact with it. I put the snake and dry ice in a styrofoam cooler and put the lid on it. I check back a couple hours later, by then the snake has passed.