Frozen Rodent Shipment Came 1/2 Thawed!

[FoxReptiles]

Quick question. I placed my 2nd frozen rat order with a company that I really love. Unfortunately, the box arrived at my place at close to 5pm (must have been near the end of the route today) and it's at least 90 degrees out. I pulled the box in ASAP since I'd been waiting for it all day and noticed that the dry ice bag was empty and rats seemed to be 1/2 thawed.

I threw them in my chest freezer immediately, but I can't help but wondering if I should be worried about re-freezing them at this point... Can anyone confirm or deny whether re-freezing 1/2 thawed rodent might cause a problem and be un-safe to feed to my Ball Pythons? I know they eat much worse in the wild, but I wouldn't take the chance if there was cause to worry...

I appreciate any feedback!

[interloc]

I don't think it's a problem. I've heard that you can re freeze a rodent once but after that it could get iffy. That's all the knowledge that I have to give.


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[Don]

Should be fine. You can re-freeze them. I just wouldn't do it over and over. One time is fine.

[FoxReptiles]

Let me try to define "1/2 thawed" in case it might help (It might have seemed worse that it actually is.) I pulled one of them out to thaw fully for feeding tonight. The fir is fully thawed and the rate gives the slightest bit when I apply pressure, but the core is still frozen frozen...

[BallsUnlimited]

depending on how defrosted they were would depend on if i kept them or just threw them out.

[BHReptiles]

Maybe call the company? A lot of times (at least the company I get my rats and mice from) will send a new shipment if they aren't frozen when they arrive. It couldn't hurt to call and ask. If they will replace the rats, it would help your peace of mind.

[wolfy-hound]

If the rodents were thawed, call the company immediately. The fur shouldn't really feel 'frozen' even if the rat itself is frozen.

If they are thawed, I would not want to refreeze and rethaw for my snakes. I wouldn't thaw and refreeze chicken for me to eat, so I wouldn't want to do that for my snakes.

I know at least one company will make it right if you contact them immediately. I don't know which company you used though.

[Andrew B]

Once is ok twice not as nice


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[SlitherinSisters]

I would definitely try contacting the company and see if they will replace the rodents. I would be a little iffy since it was so hot out. Were they still cold to the touch when you took them out?

[Kodieh]

I just wonder about the shipper at this point. The box was clearly marked frozen wasn't it? I would really hope they'd want to move that right a long.


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