Re-Freezing

[SCReptiles]

Thawing and re-freezing weakens the meat, thus making it easier to digest. I have no problem re-freezing. I like to offer re-froze mice to weaker snakes who may have trouble digesting.

[Holy Mackerel]

Hey SCReptiles

Thats kinda along the lines of what Ryan said.

gradual freezing induces crystal formation which rips apart tissue

Definatly interesting about the weak eaters (maybe also snakes prone to regurgitation?)

[VI Reptiles]

Iv only done it once. I usually feed my snake at about 6 at night and if he doesnt eat it in his box (he usually eats) I throw it in with him for the night and its usually gone by the time I wake up. If It isnt I chuck it.

Thanks

[zero&stich]

I refreeze only once. But that's it after that, yep, the garbage man sees a nice fuzzy raticycle.

I have heard though from an ex-coworker. Her little 11 bro once thawed and refroze a rat 6 different times, to the point where the snake from then on refused frozen foods altogether and I last heard the ball would only accept pre-killed.

I found that interesting, but I felt horriable for the snake. Apperently she didn't know her brother was doing this behind her back without supervision. So go figure.

[Mark]

I use to refreeze on sometimes with no problem what so ever but now there is always another snake that will take a second rat.