frustration with unthawing f/t

I got the f/t's from rodentpro.com I've read a few times that getting them wet "washes" some of the smell away.

It does but i think you would really have to get it soaked to rinse away alot of scent.

I used to thaw out my mice like that (back when roxy was eating mice) but it just never worked for me.

I employ the same method as Shelby. I put it in a plastic zip lock sandwich baggie, then put that in a zip lock freezer baggie...then I put it in a plastic chinese food container-with the mouth over the edge. I fill with hot water and put the lid on over the baggie-I can get it to seal with the mouth hanging over the side. I leave it like that for about 20 - 30 minutes and then empty and fill once more. That's usually all it takes and so far I've never had a rat 'pop'--knock on wood.

He just ate! I got some great pics too!! :D I've found out that it has to be pretty warm for him to be interested in it. Before it would be warm enough but by the time he got done "killing" it the temp had dropped and he didn't want it anymore. This time I got it up to about 100 degrees and made it "dance" and he pounced on it after about 30 seconds. Then he held it for a couple of minutes then ate it. I guess it just wasn't staying warm enough for him.
I used freezer bags this time instead of regular ziplock bags since they're supposed to have more of a waterproof seal, then put it under the heat lamp for about 10 minutes flipped it over 10 more minutes then fed it to him.

Glad everything worked out for you :)

Did you take pictures with a digital cam ? If so, you should post some pics of your little guy chowing down.Im sure everyone would love to see them.Feeding pics are the best ! :D

Here ya go! I posted them as links for those with slow connections. The 3rd one is my favorite, it really shows how much he can stretch!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...wideeating.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...gbeginning.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...atcheating.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...doneeating.jpg

Great pics :D the third one is awesome !

Thanks, yeah that 3rd one is by far my favorite. He was like that for about a minute gulping it down.

FYI: normal body temp for rats and mice is 98.6F, just like with humans, so if your snake is a drop-in feeder, around 99F is ideal temp, and if you have to do a dance, 100F or a little higher is better, to make it easier to distinguish prey heat signature from your own.

Marla I guess you're called the Forum Diva for a reason because that makes a whole lot of sense! I should have thought of that body temp thing a long time ago. Thanks for the info!

-Troy