Please help! Really aggressive ball python

what's the best way to get frozen mice to be warm enough after thawing them?

I've been putting them in the small bag they come in in a cup of really warm water from tap. Not boiling or anything but definitely hot to the touch, and leaving it in there until it's all not frozen anymore, usually he will take it on first try, however this time while putting it into the enclosure i accidently dropped it in the water bowl, probably making it no longer warm from the water, which is why he didn't eat it. Luckily the pet store is right next to my college, and I have class in about an hour, so I'll pick up some bigger foods and try again today.

thanks for all of the help everyone =)

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Originally Posted by Compher

what's the best way to get frozen mice to be warm enough after thawing them?

I've been putting them in the small bag they come in in a cup of really warm water from tap. Not boiling or anything but definitely hot to the touch, and leaving it in there until it's all not frozen anymore, usually he will take it on first try, however this time while putting it into the enclosure i accidently dropped it in the water bowl, probably making it no longer warm from the water, which is why he didn't eat it. Luckily the pet store is right next to my college, and I have class in about an hour, so I'll pick up some bigger foods and try again today.

thanks for all of the help everyone =)

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I soak mine in warm water. If the snake refuses, but seems interested...I will normally use a hair dryer on the rat/mouse's head to warm it up a bit more. This will usually do the trick.

I soak frozen rodents in hot tap water. I change out the water once they're thawed, to heat them up again well. My snakes prefer it when the rodents are very warm to the touch.

well I just thawed out and fed a small adult mouse. It took a bit of effort as well as holding it right under a heat lamp to get it warm, but he took it after a few minutes. he's trying to kill it right now. (i guess snakes try this even though it's already dead =) )

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Originally Posted by Compher

well I just thawed out and fed a small adult mouse. It took a bit of effort as well as holding it right under a heat lamp to get it warm, but he took it after a few minutes. he's trying to kill it right now. (i guess snakes try this even though it's already dead =) )

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Put the frozen mouse into a baggie. Get as much air out of the baggie and seal it tight. Run hot water into a container and drop the mouse into the hot water. After some time, the mouse will be warm enough to feed to your snake. Much easier than your method.

Good Luck!
Jim Smith