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    Defrosting directly in water or ziplock?

    Which method do you use to defrost rats?

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    I prefer ziplock so it keeps the feeders dry and less chance of substrate sticking to the fur. I have heard some bps preferring it wet while others won't even touch it unless it's dry.
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    Everything directly in the water - rabbits, rats, mice, quail, they all get wet. I have a large cooler I use. Feeders go in, add warm water, drain and refill as needed.

    Also it's a benefit if your snake will eat a wet feeder as it helps keep the snake hydrated.

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    Re: Defrosting directly in water or ziplock?

    I use Ziplocs in water but I use the sandwich bags which means sometimes they still get wet but neither snake seems to mind wet or dry...

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    I just toss mine in the water. The snakes don't care.

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    I buy in bulk. I put them All in individual ziplock bags, into a freezer bag. Each week I take one out let it defrost at room temp for 4-6hours (usually while running errands). Then I put the entire bag into hot water for a few min(10-20min) and then feed. Her rat magically appears though since she is out of her enclosure while this is happening lol. Shhh don't tell he i put the rat in there...it will spoil the magic!
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    Wet in hot water, then heated with dryer. Seeing how wet mine will take it, hoping he'll eventually take it straight out of the room temp water with a heated head. Been trying it less and less to see what his tolerance level is.

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    I go directly into the water. My Kingsnake and hognose don't seem to care either way, but my BP won't eat it dry.
    I prefer wet anyway, for hydration.

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    Re: Defrosting directly in water or ziplock?

    Quote Originally Posted by highqualityballz View Post
    Which method do you use to defrost rats?
    I defrost directly in cold water for two hours outside the tank. I then change the cold water to hot tap water for 20 minutes. Again outside of tub. When I go back in she is in a frenzy from the smell. Before I feed her I get fresh hot water give a thirty second dip. I take it out with tongs wet. She grabbed the rat last time within 2 seconds.

    That's the way the breeder started her out and it's made my life pretty easy for feeding.

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