killing mice

[Hally]

hey all io was just wondering wat is the best way to kill the mice that you breed to feed your snake...all suggestions will be greatly appreciated...

thanks

hally

 

[GreatSage]

Hi hally,

I'm new but from what I've been told the best way to kill mice is to play them Michael Bolton Greatest Hits or Kenny G and they just curl up and die...
and before everyone has a go I didn't say it was "Humane" just the best way.

But thats just what I've heard I am sure others will have better information!

 

[timmy]

Try bashing them on the head with a hammer. Should do the trick :lol:

 

[Hally]

well thats ok casue i actually dont mind kenny G...lol...too bad for the mice thou...but seriously does any one have any suggestions???

hally

 

[JandC_Reptiles]

Do a search there has been alot of info posted on humanely euthanising rodents.

 

[blair]

frezze them

 

[Hally]

yeah i normally do that or flick them in the head(i have a hard flick kills them one go) but i thought there might be a better way

 

[JandC_Reptiles]

C02 gas.

 

[herptrader]

Cervical dislocation aka, a whack on the head ensuring that the neck hits a precise edge, such as the edge of a bench ensuring a good break. Quick, reliable (from memory bugger all practice was required) and easy.

Larger rodents, such as rats, require a more measured whack but a 100% first time kill rate can be easily achieved.

(Actually killing them quickly is easy... but with a bit of practice you can also do it so they do not bleed much so it is not messy.)

 

[timmy]

You can gas them. Or i have been told that you can bash there heads on something. Might be a bit inhumane though.

 

[timmy]

Here is a link that might be helpful.
http://www.alysion.org/euthanasia/

 

[blair]

dont feed them for a while
only joking thats mean

 

[Lurk]

If you intend on euthanising alot I agree that c02 should be used but if it is not to many just donk them when you need them.

 

[reptileonthego]

or u can grab there little tail swing then around a couple of times and bang on the cement there u go nice abd quick.
little fella doesnt no what happen to him.

 

[Nagraj]

frezze them

I hope you don't Blair. It is an incredibly painful way to die.

 

[serpenttongue]

frezze them

I REALLY hope you dont mean freeze them live!!

 

[Lurk]

I agree its not nice.I met one woman that puts them all in a very large milo tin and gives it a shake (NOT NICE)

 

[Lurk]

I agree its not nice.I met one woman that puts them all in a very large milo tin and gives it a shake (NOT NICE)

 

[pbolomey]

CO2 is the best -- I even made a euthanising tank.

 

[Lucas]

12 guage???