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The killed vs. live food thing isn't particularly clear.
Some snakes are picky eaters and won't eat anything other than live food. Some reptile keepers prefer the live food becasue "it's more natural that way."
On the other hand, pre-killed rodents are more convenient for many people. You can buy them frozen in bulk and then thaw them as you need them. Another advantage of this that dead prey cannot hurt your snake, whereas with live food there's always a chance--though it is very small--that the rodent could hurt your snake. Some keepers think that feeding dead prey is beneficial becasue it makes the snake less aggressive.
If you do feed live prey, then watch to make sure your snake eats it. Rodents are known to nibble on snakes. If the snake doesn't eat the mouse quickly, remove it from the cage and try again the next day.
If you get frozen rodents, then you must make sure you thaw them out properly before feeding. The best way is to put the frozen food into a cup/bowl of hot water and let it thaw for a few hours. Make damn sure it's thawed all the way through before feeding. Feeding partially frozen food can kill your snake. (Also don't use a microwave to thaw...it can leave parts frozen and other parts boiling hot)
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