euthanasia

jaybox_reptiles · 10-26-03, 01:16 PM

Hi all i am looking for a very easy way to make a euthanasia chamber for my mice any sugestions? and sites that help would be great thx

Jay

enso · 10-26-03, 01:21 PM

I think a few people on this site have posted some of their plans for vinegar/baking soda or dry ice gas chambers. Do a search.

daver676 · 10-26-03, 01:30 PM

Did you not see the CO2 euthanasia post in this very forum?

jaybox_reptiles · 10-26-03, 01:31 PM

yea but there was only one site on there and i did not like the plans but mabey ill find somthin else

Jay

mykee · 10-26-03, 05:45 PM

Wow Jaybox, that post was very KS of you. Just scroll down this forum, you'll find plenty.

RepTylE · 10-26-03, 05:55 PM

If you don't like the designs then modify them. The operatiing principle is simple enough. And Daver wasn't being a prick about it just pointing out that there is info in the topic listings.

jaybox_reptiles · 10-26-03, 06:26 PM

Hey daver i ow you an apoligy im sry for sounding well actually being rude about that i dont no what made me do that so please acept my apologay im very sry

Jay

Sunrunner · 10-26-03, 06:43 PM

Ok I did a search and I went to the praxair site... it is a maze does anyone have any idea what it costs for the dry ice? and if I were to buy a canaster would that be cheaper in the long run I can not make the chambers myself because I am doing Rabbits and are alot bigger then rats (in the other post it said under 2 pounds) any help would be appricated, And BTW jay nice to see someone on here actually admitting they were wrong ,we are all from time to time lol
Thank you in advance
Kim
Ps if the answer is in here some where and I have missed it please just let me know which post it was in
Thank you

Linds · 10-26-03, 07:03 PM

Canisters are worth it if you will be euthanizing a lot of animals. Rabbits would use much more than rats as well. When I looked in to it, the canister and attachments ran about $250 I think it was.

Syst3m · 10-28-03, 02:02 PM

Depends on the canister size sun, around me I can get a cylinder of Co2 for 70 dollars deposit on the cylinder and refill cost. Depending on how elaborate you need to get with the cylinder the hardware can be between 50-100 dollars. Since your in the US I am using US dollars. Call your local gas supply company for the cylinder. Search the web for regulators, they will be the best deal.

ATC813 · 10-31-03, 12:02 AM

well I used the plans for a chamber from this site....

http://personal.riverusers.com/~busybee/euthanasia.htm

i modified it ever so slightly, used a bigger cup in which to hold the vinegar/baking soda mix...... and it works like a charm, and it's cheap to make.

Rob.

Sunrunner · 10-31-03, 01:45 AM

is it the same in Canada? That is where I am from

Thanks for the info syst3m and all

Syst3m · 10-31-03, 08:57 AM

Ah, thought you lived in AZ. Prices are going to be a bit higher in canada but if you kill alot of feeders in the end its worth it. You may only need a small cylinder, I don't know exactly how many psi the large ones hold but its a lot. It is much cheaper then buying dry ice wich can cost 5-10 usd for a 5lb block.

Lisa · 11-01-03, 09:25 AM

when i get dry ice from praxair I brought a cooler that is about the size of a 24 pack of canned beer. $2 filled this cooler with ease. i had way too much dry ice, as 5 or 6 cubes in warm water will do in about a dozen rats with ease.