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Mice are omnivores and eat a variety of foods preferring seeds, grains and nuts. They require only about l/10 ounce of food each day and can live without access to fresh water if the solid food they eat is somewhat moist.
In various countries mice are used as food for pets such as snakes, lizards, frogs, tarantulas and birds of prey, and many pet stores carry mice for this purpose. Some countries, such as the United Kingdom, have banned the practice of feeding live mice, citing ethical concerns regarding both predator and prey.