that odd rat

[Jim Smith]

I asked a similar question a while back and a person who actually breeds their own rats and mice had experienced the thing on occasion as well. It makes me think that perhaps the animals in question have cancer, which is not at all unheard of when breeding rats and mice. Even though there is no external signs of illness, perhaps the snakes can detect it similar to how dogs can smell cancer in patients that show no outward signs as well. Just a thought as I thaw out breakfast for my girls and boy.

[prairiepanda]

Originally Posted by Jim Smith

I asked a similar question a while back and a person who actually breeds their own rats and mice had experienced the thing on occasion as well. It makes me think that perhaps the animals in question have cancer, which is not at all unheard of when breeding rats and mice. Even though there is no external signs of illness, perhaps the snakes can detect it similar to how dogs can smell cancer in patients that show no outward signs as well. Just a thought as I thaw out breakfast for my girls and boy.

It may be possible for snakes to detect such a thing, but cancer wouldn't make the prey inedible. It's not contagious.