Pet Snapping Turtle

[itgirl]

wow! i sooo wish i wouldn't have clicked on that.

[Curb]

Originally Posted by z06boy

Dayum...didn't realize those suckers were so vicious. Makes my Python eating a rat look pretty civilized.

Totally agree. And I at least have the decency to have the rat killed before I feed it to my Boa

[L8 Braker]

Isn't getting pleasure from harming animals one of the top traits of serial killers?

[Amber Lamps]

Originally Posted by L8 Braker

Isn't getting pleasure from harming animals one of the top traits of serial killers?

I always live fed my Boa but that was pretty crucial... Boy I never knew just how hard it was to kill a rat until now!! Wow!

NOTE: I don't claim to be an expert but I always thought that Snapping turtles had softer, leathery shells... just wondering.

[Mudpuppy]

actually i did recently learn that actually feeding any pet live food isn't as good for them (insert nutritious) as feeding them the factory made food (well at least the good food). Its kind of one of those things that after you hear it you go hmm yeah that makes sense I should have already known that.

[101lifts2]

Originally Posted by Mudpuppy

actually i did recently learn that actually feeding any pet live food isn't as good for them (insert nutritious) as feeding them the factory made food (well at least the good food). Its kind of one of those things that after you hear it you go hmm yeah that makes sense I should have already known that.

You would think live food would be better, not the other way around.

[Mudpuppy]

Originally Posted by 101lifts2

You would think live food would be better, not the other way around.

I agree but when you stop and think about it then you realize no way could it ever be better.

Live food has too many variables. Could be diseased or sick or whatever. Not sure what it has eaten or not eaten - could be malnourished or eating things it shouldn't. Live food typically has a bone structure so there is a chance your pet will choke on the bones, etc. injuring them. Lot of shit like that.

Manufactured food, on the other hand, is consistent - full of the nutrition your pet needs, etc. In fish it helps maintain and bring out brighter colors, etc. This is, of course, assuming you are buying quality food.

[tallywacker]

Originally Posted by Mudpuppy

I agree but when you stop and think about it then you realize no way could it ever be better.

Live food has too many variables. Could be diseased or sick or whatever. Not sure what it has eaten or not eaten - could be malnourished or eating things it shouldn't. Live food typically has a bone structure so there is a chance your pet will choke on the bones, etc. injuring them. Lot of shit like that.

Manufactured food, on the other hand, is consistent - full of the nutrition your pet needs, etc. In fish it helps maintain and bring out brighter colors, etc. This is, of course, assuming you are buying quality food.

But this is a creature that has been perfected over millions of years. The snapping turtle is one effective killing and eating machine. I doubt it having the same kind of issues your yorkie or chihuahua would have that are more like rat scavengers than a proper carnivore like a snapping turtle.

[Amber Lamps]

Originally Posted by Mudpuppy

actually i did recently learn that actually feeding any pet live food isn't as good for them (insert nutritious) as feeding them the factory made food (well at least the good food). Its kind of one of those things that after you hear it you go hmm yeah that makes sense I should have already known that.

Oh wait... what about the much touted raw meat diet everyone is on about here?

http://www.twowheelfix.com/showthread.php?t=7592

I have always been told that the factory made food was best because it has everything they need to be healthy...

[tommymac]

Originally Posted by Mudpuppy

actually i did recently learn that actually feeding any pet live food isn't as good for them (insert nutritious) as feeding them the factory made food (well at least the good food). Its kind of one of those things that after you hear it you go hmm yeah that makes sense I should have already known that.

Only problem is they havent invented snake chow yet

My critters oly get prekilled frozen rodents, they are better fed for the most part and are free from parasites. I lost 4 pythons from mites when I fed live food, and feeding my 13ft retic was usualy a big event in the neighborhood. Everyone would come by on feeding day to watch the carnage LOL