What temperature should a f/t be?

Was reading if a f/t is not properly thawed, then the frozen parts could hurt the snake, but if its too hot, it can hurt it as well (duh). So then it made me think what should the surface temp be, of a proper f/t, if I pointed my temp gun at it?

Body temperature and it can't go wrong.


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I have no idea what the body temperature of a live rodent is, but I suppose just go point your temp gun at a live one in a pet store. The employees might look at you a bit strange though. ;)

I get a fantastic feeding response from my BP's when I heat it up to about 115-120 degrees with a hair dryer before presenting it to them. That's not hot enough to cook it, but warm enough to ensure that it is fully thawed.

I like to make sure it's at least room temp. The hairdryer works extremely well to warm them up for the fussy Balls.

Frozen parts/cold is not good. I always warm them up to room temp and then run them under hot water inside a baggie until they are warm to the touch. It seems to work out just fine. A mouse's body temp is very close to humans, so if you want to go that route 98-99 degrees would be appropriate.