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Old 10-10-10, 08:26 PM   #1
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F/L test

well it worked. my corn succesfully ate 1 pre killed adult mouse and i put the second in her cage (wasnt initally interested) till later prob 9 or so. but if she doesnt eat it what do i do with it. its a bit too big for my bp and it seems like a waste to just throw it away. any advice?
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Old 10-10-10, 09:21 PM   #2
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Re: F/L test

Freeze it for a later time.
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I would not re freeze any food item once thawed, but that just my opinion.
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why would you not re freeze it? is it bad for the snake? i cant really find info on this from google its all diluted info about random meats?? and are you sure its ok to re freeze (just trying to get all my info)
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Re: F/L test

It really depends.. Is it in any way spoiled? if not freeze it.

If it is turning colour or smells bad toss it.

There are mixed opinions on refreezing food, But in my own personal experiences I have refroze mice and rats and re-thawed just fine.
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Re: F/L test

I have refrozen as well. I did not want to do it, but I gave it the sniff test, and it was good. My personal opinion is 2-3 hours max after offering. Now all of my snakes eat every time, so I don't have to worry about it.
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ok well i'll sniff test and check for discoloring it's only been unfrozen about 3-4 hrs
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Re: F/L test

I have been told its safe by friends and then told its not by other friends. Its just my opinion, as i would not refreeze something i was going to eat. I have wasted many $12 rats in my time but have never chucked them back in the freezer.
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yea i guess your right ima chuck it. ty now i get to try my bp on f/l tomoro wish me luck
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I try giving it to your ball you be amazed at what they can eat.
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Old 10-11-10, 12:25 AM   #11
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nah its like 3 maybe 3 1/2 times his body size he's just a baby
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Re: F/L test

I work on the same theory as my own food, i wouldnt defrost meat then leave it in a warm atmosphere before refreezing it to eat at a later date. Luckily there is usually another snake for me that will gobble down spare food but for example if it is a large mouse for my adult corn none of the other snakes are big enough to eat it so i just bin it.
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idk that just kinda feels wrong (i did it but still feels wrong)
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Re: F/L test

Here's a snake eating road kill..... The point is, a few hours thawed should not fester up any lethal bacteria levels.


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Here's a snake eating road kill..... The point is, a few hours thawed should not fester up any lethal bacteria levels.


woa wtf dude not cool i get it i get it just make it go away
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