Defrosting directly in water or ziplock?

[highqualityballz]

Which method do you use to defrost rats?

[MissterDog]

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.

[Starscream]

Same as MissterDog .

[bcr229]

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.

[slseals1969]

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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[cletus]

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

[Sunnieskys]

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!

[hollowlaughter]

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.

[Craiga 01453]

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.

[Newbie39]

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.