tmc
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Post by tmc on Oct 31, 2019 17:03:15 GMT -5
Odd thought, yes, but here goes anyhow... When a bait, say for instance beaver meat, fresh ground and preserved with sodium benzoate or the like, is placed at a set and then the animal eats it, will the preservatives give it a bad taste that would make the animal refuse such baits or lures in the future? Also, if eaten, would it make an animal sick? I've always wondered, figure it's time to stop wondering and get the question answered by those who know better than yours truly. I know Mark Zagger says give them what they like to eat, but I can't help but wonder if we're actually just giving them something that appeals to their nose but not to their taste. And, as stated, if not, could that cause them to avoid such baits? Inquiring minds want to know! Wellll, at least mine does. Thanks in advance! - Tim
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austin
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Post by austin on Nov 1, 2019 3:53:49 GMT -5
sodium benzoate is a food-grade additive... edible, albeit a tad salty. Which in fact most critter like. Borax and other cheap preservative options are not edible, one taste and turned off for life.
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tmc
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Post by tmc on Nov 1, 2019 7:27:29 GMT -5
Thanks, Austin! ...now to find out what that guy used to preserve the ground beaver meat lol!
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Post by nightowl on Nov 1, 2019 7:28:06 GMT -5
Consider how all these animals feed on carcass piles from farmers and roadkill and gut piles from hunters. They are not particular where their next meal comes from when hungry. As Austin said Sodium B. is food grade and edible and you'll find it on some human food labels. Best case scenario is after he eats the bait like it or not he doesn't get the chance to sample from another dirthole because you have him by then. I think you are right on about the smell being appealing first that's what's going to make him investigate further.
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