refreezing f/t rat

Hey all, looks like my bp was more interested in escaping her food box than in eating tonight, so I refroze the rat I offered her. Is it safe to rethaw it again? I've never had to do this before, so I was just wondering if any of you have.

I would think one time would be ok. I've heard of people doing this, but never done it myself. I would definitely make sure you got as much air out of the bag as is possible to prevent as much decay from happening.

i thought this was a no no. and since we're only talking about a couple bucks wasted here, i would think it would be better to be safe than sorry.

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Originally Posted by led4urhead

I would think one time would be ok. I've heard of people doing this, but never done it myself. I would definitely make sure you got as much air out of the bag as is possible to prevent as much decay from happening.

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It's okay to do once - bey0ond htat I don't know. I've never refroze mine more than once. However, you shouldn't refreeze if it was sitting in the cage for awhile...like overnight, couple of hours, etc. I personally wouldn't refreeze if it's been more than 1 hour. Some snakes actaully have a better feeding response to refrozen rodents - guess they like the pungent smell?

Weve done it a few times,its not a common thing but overall it doesnt hurt anything,for those that think nothing of tossing a $2 feeder,would you mind sending me $2 ??
Its only $2 right ?? LOL!!
Drop me a PM and I`ll get you my address or would pay-pal work better for you ?

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Originally Posted by elevatethis

Hey all, looks like my bp was more interested in escaping her food box than in eating tonight, so I refroze the rat I offered her. Is it safe to rethaw it again? I've never had to do this before, so I was just wondering if any of you have.

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i wouldnt do it. the last 3 rats i did that with, the stomach gave out on all of them. other then that, theres no prolem with it

um yeah that stomach thing happened to me a couple feedings ago. The store gave me another free one, but that was NASTY...all its insides like came out.

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Originally Posted by KraZeKelly

Weve done it a few times,its not a common thing but overall it doesnt hurt anything,for those that think nothing of tossing a $2 feeder,would you mind sending me $2 ??
Its only $2 right ?? LOL!!
Drop me a PM and I`ll get you my address or would pay-pal work better for you ?

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Originally Posted by elevatethis

Hey all, looks like my bp was more interested in escaping her food box than in eating tonight, so I refroze the rat I offered her. Is it safe to rethaw it again? I've never had to do this before, so I was just wondering if any of you have.

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I'll take two dollars too, please. :oops:

i was merely stating that i felt ensuring my snakes health was more important than two dollars, not that two dollars is easy for me to toss away.
and if i am wrong on the matter of refreezing than i stand corrected. i only stated it because i know it is not good for people to refreeze meat products, granted herps aren't people, but there are certain standards i try to keep up with my animals as well, just incase.

I understand where you're coming from. :) I think it is different with these guys, especially when you consider snakes have been known to eat dead animals in the wild and the smell of refrozen rodents does seem to entice some to eat in captivity. I don't think they're quite as picky and I bet it's okay. Again, I only do it if the rodent has been unthawed for less than an hour.