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Frozen thawed mice are going to be the safest option for feeding. Hatchling snakes can eat one prey item every 5-7 days, juveniles every 7-10 days, and adults every 10-14 days.
Feed frozen mice that have been thawed completely in warm water and dried with a paper towel. If you have difficulty getting your snake to eat frozen/thawed mice, you can aid in the transition by feeding freshly killed mice, then move to frozen/thawed .
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Feeding: Snakes do not require live prey (which may injure the snake , and which is fconsidered animal cruelty in the UK) and many corn snakes feed readily on pre-killed rodents which can be purchased as frozen from specialist pet shops, then completely thawed in warm water, prior to feeding. The food is not required to be warm (above room
It is recommended that you purchase packs of frozen rats and thaw each feed individually in warm water until it is completely defrosted and warm to touch. Do not ever feed a live rat/mouse as it has the potential to bite or scratch your snake in defence and can cause serious harm. Live feeding is also illegal and inhumane.
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Most corn snake keepers feed appropriately-sized mice or rats, though other sources like African soft furs, chicks, and quail may be offered as enrichment. Badgerland Reptile Rescue only recommends feeding only pre-killed prey that has been frozen & thawed , as live rodents can severely injure or kill a snake .
Reptile Frozen Food Feeding Guide Ensure your reptile is offered a varied diet with a mixture of appropriately sized thawed rodents & poultry.
