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How to feed a snake a mouse.

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By benjaminbunny
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With these instructions you will be able to feed a snake a mouse, no matter what size the mouse is.

Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • tweezers
  • a frozen mouse
  • a snake
  1. Step 1

    Get a mouse out of the freezer and let it defrost for about an hour to an hour and a half.Never put a mouse in the mricrowave or else it will explode and stink out your microwave for months.

  2. Step 2

    Once your mouse has defrosted fully pick it up by the tail with your tweezers. Dangle the mouse about 5cm away from the snake's head and slightly above the snake.

  3. Step 3

    When the snake strikes let go of the mouse.If the snake dosen't strike try again at his next feeding time.Don't refreeze the mouse or it can give your snake food poising.Throw out the mouse if the snake dosen't strike.

Tips & Warnings
  • Keep your fingers away from the end of the tweezers.

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