thawing your f/t

I thaw mine out in the fridge the night before, then use the coffee maker for water heat then up like a baby bottle take a temp with a thermometer and feed

Haven't had an issue yet


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I put the rats in a container and straight up 208 degree water until it becomes soft. dry it of with paper towels

I use an old butter tub filled with hot water. Then I squish them between my fingers to feel for any cold spots, especially in the head and belly. Then I dry them off with paper towels.

I have lots of snakes on f/t. So the night before I pull various size rats (from pinkies up to smalls) and put them in the refrigerator the night before feeding. When I come home from work the next day, I pull the rats out of the refrigerator and place them on an aquarium screen top on a table (allows air flow under them) and place them under a heat lamp. I use one of these lamps: http://www.geekalerts.com/u/food_heat_lamp.jpg

After a little while, I'll come down and pull the feeders and if they are warm enough feed. If not, I will use a blow dryer for a minute or two to warm up the heads.

Depends on temp of water and size of prey item

Very hot tap water, small mouse-5 mins, Med rat-10 mins, Large Rat 12-15 mins

All approximate