Killing Feeder Anoles Humanely?

[Blaptica]

Good to see you care about how the anoles die. Have you thought about using Leopard geckos instead ? They would be alot easier, needing less space and time.

[Paulusworm]

Originally Posted by Ssthisto

Another potential trick you can use is sticking shed lizard skin to the mice - it's like scenting-squared.

The only lizard I currently own is a bosc. Would his skin work or just scare the crap out of her? She is wc-ltc and considering that there are no monitors on Madagascar would she relate the scent to a threat?

[Paulusworm]

Originally Posted by Reaper941

I want an Anole as a pet. You want to nom one.

I promise not to use your pet one .

[Paulusworm]

Originally Posted by Blaptica

I wouldn't risk getting a snake that I knew would naturally eat lizards and may not take to more convenient foods. It doesn't seem to be a sensible thing to do.

The Madagascan species of hognose snakes do usually take to defrost rodents without any problems at all when brought into captivity. I took this particular animal in as a problem feeder that the previous keeper was having to force feed every 3 weeks. She has no significant weight loss at the moment and if she starts to show any then I will resume force feeding until she regains the weight. I do not want to have to force feed her and would ideally like her to at least drop feed or preferably strike feed. The problem isn't the species but the individual animal. No different to having a non-feeding corn, royal, etc .

[Paulusworm]

Originally Posted by Blaptica

Good to see you care about how the anoles die. Have you thought about using Leopard geckos instead ? They would be alot easier, needing less space and time.

I strongly believe that all animals have the right to a good life before they die and that their death should be as quick and painless as possible. I love a nice steak as much as the next carnivore but I want Daisy to enjoy grazing in the sunshine first.

Ssthisto has suggested a trick involving a leo that I would try first before attempting to feed them to the snake.

[gizmossister]

Originally Posted by Paulusworm

Would a CO2 chamber be quick for them? I ask because I've read that some lizards can hold their breath for a hell of a long time and if this is the case with Anoles then I need to know a more humane method. Any ideas?

no CO2 would be exactly the same as drowning the poor things their lungs fill with fluid and suffocate

[Grond]

Originally Posted by gizmossister

no CO2 would be exactly the same as drowning the poor things their lungs fill with fluid and suffocate

I'm afraid you have no idea what you are talking about!

CO2 is an anaesthetic(and also a gas at room temperature). It used to be used on humans to put them to sleep.

Anyone who 'suffocates' anything with CO2 is doing it wrong. You should be putting the mice/lizard peacfully to sleep before turning it up to kill them.

[Paulusworm]

Originally Posted by gizmossister

no CO2 would be exactly the same as drowning the poor things their lungs fill with fluid and suffocate

My understanding, gained from the forensic medicine unit of my degree, is that the CO2 would cause a drastic lack of oxygen (hypoxia, I think it's called) and the animal would drift off comparatively quickly. No fluid filled lungs involved at all.

[gizmossister]

i appologise for being wrong then there was no need for ganging up on me i dnt need everyone telling me one person will do thank you.
i think the best way would be as quick as possible if u do it atall but i would avoid it if u can.

[Paulusworm]

Originally Posted by gizmossister

i appologise for being wrong then there was no need for ganging up on me i dnt need everyone telling me one person will do thank you.
i think the best way would be as quick as possible if u do it atall but i would avoid it if u can.

Not ganging up on you at all. I had to go sort my kids out halfway through typing my reply. I'm not into the whole pitchfork/flaming people thing. Just trying to give you accurate info .