|
1-10 of 10 messages
|
Page 1 of 1
|
|
frozen field mice OK?
|
Reply
|
|
by challenger on October 22, 2004
|
Mail this to a friend!
|
|
I can get as many feild mice as I want and I am wondering if these would be OK to feed a snake if they were frozen long enough to kill and parasites the rodent might carry?
|
| |
|
RE: frozen field mice OK?
|
Reply
|
|
by MattHarris on October 22, 2004
|
Mail this to a friend!
|
|
Should be. I've used them on stubborn timber rattlesnakes and black rat snakes. Freeze them for a month or so.
|
| |
|
RE: frozen field mice OK?
|
Reply
|
|
by challenger on October 22, 2004
|
Mail this to a friend!
|
|
Should I assume they are carrying a parasite or desease in the wild? I read a lot about snakes needing to be de-wormed and otherwise rid of parasites and I wonder where these originate?
|
| |
|
RE: frozen field mice OK?
|
Reply
|
|
by challenger on October 22, 2004
|
Mail this to a friend!
|
|
Well that leads me to question if I should be concerned about my WC neo Copperhead. I kind of doubt it had it's first meal prior to my catching it but since then it has eaten two tree frogs. Can these "contaminate" my snake?
|
| |
|
RE: frozen field mice OK?
|
Reply
|
|
by Phobos on October 22, 2004
|
Mail this to a friend!
|
Hi Howard:
Yes, the wild mice are okay providing you freeze them for at least 30 days. Then you can be 99% sure the parasites are history.
Parasites in snakes are the biggest cause of death in captive specimens. They can handle it fine in the wild but when they get stressed from captivity the parasites can rapidly overwelm them. I suggest you spend $8 and by this book reviewed on this site.
http://www.venomousreptiles.org/reviews/detail/10
Don't worry so much about the neonate copperhead. Just get him switched to mice asap and get some weight on it.
Al
|
| |
|
RE: frozen field mice OK?
|
Reply
|
|
by challenger on October 22, 2004
|
Mail this to a friend!
|
|
I will check out the book. Using wild mice may come in handy as they are plentifull and I have a seperate freezer for repltile food. Right now I'm working on a captive mouse breeding program cause I want fresh pinkies to get him onto mice. I know he could easily eat a fuzzy mouse but I have to start somewhere. I am still in limbo regarding my order-w-Precision. I get only the machine and never a call back. I will try again over the weekend. I think this snake would like a but more room as he stays out in the open a lot and barely ever uses the privacy box I've made him. So far I am enjoying observing him/her and may want to get a few more non venemous if I can get the caging squared away. Right now one hot is enough but having a non hot or two around to observe & educate with would be nice. I got out of the hhobby a while back but it didn't last now that I've found the copperhead. Can another, non-hot snake be housed-w-a Copperhead?
|
| |
|
RE: frozen field mice OK?
|
Reply
|
|
by Phobos on October 22, 2004
|
Mail this to a friend!
|
Howard:
It's a good idea to leave it by itself for now but when It's a little older other hots are ok. Copperheads den with other snakes up north here.
Try sending Lovell an email at precision.
Al
|
| |
|
RE: frozen field mice OK?
|
Reply
|
|
by challenger on October 23, 2004
|
Mail this to a friend!
|
|
He called me last night and we had a good conversation. He seems like a good person to deal with and I appreciate the recommendation. If I deecide to build a collection I think these cages will accomodate it well and make it look like a display as opposed to something out of the movie "Saving Arizona".
|
| |
|
RE: frozen field mice OK?
|
Reply
|
|
by Phobos on October 23, 2004
|
Mail this to a friend!
|
Great Howard:
He is a very nice guy and easy to deal with. I'm building my displays around his cages too. My snake room in nearly "photo" ready. I just have to clean the new floor I put down, then I post a few pictures.
Have a good weekend.
Al
|
| |
|
Email Subscription
You are not subscribed to this topic.
Subscribe!
My Subscriptions
Subscriptions Help
Check our help page for help using
, or send questions, comments, or suggestions to the
Manager.
|
