So I do realize this has been brought up in the past, and while I may not be a total tree-hugger, I have been known to shake their branches now and then.
I read other posts about killing mice humanely, and they all seemed to deal with chemicals or gases..
Just dispatched my first victim for my snakes first meal (with me that is) and I'm interested to know what you all think of my method.
(Not to sound stupid, but before you've ever killed a mouse, you don't really know how you're going to go about it!)
I just sort of put my hand over it, held it firmly on the table- and then placed the back of a butter knife (dull side) behind his head and pushed his head away from his neck.
Well, he twitched a bit but died quickly- I feel that this was about as kind as killing can be.
Any body who can offer any suggestions (or reassurance, lol), I would appreciate.
I read other posts about killing mice humanely, and they all seemed to deal with chemicals or gases..
Just dispatched my first victim for my snakes first meal (with me that is) and I'm interested to know what you all think of my method.
(Not to sound stupid, but before you've ever killed a mouse, you don't really know how you're going to go about it!)
I just sort of put my hand over it, held it firmly on the table- and then placed the back of a butter knife (dull side) behind his head and pushed his head away from his neck.
Well, he twitched a bit but died quickly- I feel that this was about as kind as killing can be.
Any body who can offer any suggestions (or reassurance, lol), I would appreciate.