Only use quality defrosted rodents like those from Ridgeway Frozen and Ridgeway Exotics. Make sure it is always thoroughly thawed before feeding.
Feeding a Burmese Pythons live rodents can be dangerous and is not recommended. Captive bred snakes specifically, don't gain the instincts that they normally do in the wild and are much more susceptible to injury.
- Feeding your snake frozen rodents reduces the risk of harm to the snake, decreases stress for both you and the snake, and prevents you from having to watch a rodent suffer. You do need to thaw the rodents before feeding them to your snake, and if your snake is being stubborn, you can use tricks to help it decide it likes frozen food.
- In many cases, feeding frozen is not the matter of feeding another animal, but feeding safely as live rodents can be dangerous to a snake. I've seen live jumbo rats break ribs on burmese pythons. It's just not pretty.
Frozen rodents for reptiles are available in sizes ranging from pinkies to extra-large adults to suit the needs of your particular animal. Whether your reptile prefers a white feeder mouse, a dark feeder mouse or a hairless feeder mouse, you can fulfill their best dietary needs at RodentPro.com. Burmese Python (Python bivittatus) Before feeding live mice, inspect the animal to ensure it appears healthy and is the appropriate size for your snake.
Moving forward, it's essential to keep these visual contexts in mind when discussing Frozen-Thawed Rodent Feeding For Adult Burmese Pythons.
- I recommend 18inch Tongs (Hemostats) for feeding Adult Ball Pythons. I recommend 12inch Tweezers for feeding, hatchling and growing on Ball Pythons. I offer both sizes plus more on my online shop.
- Look for frozen-thawed foods with a high prey-to-prey ratio, such as pinkie mice or fuzzy mice, which are around 1-2 grams in size. These small rodents provide the necessary nutrients for hatchlings to grow and thrive.
