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    Curled up frozen rats?

    How do you guys handle having FT rats that are curled or have splayed limbs? My husband went and got some more pups and a couple are curled up. There's no way my snake can eat them like that.

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    Eh? Thaw them

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    What? Once they are thawed properly they will loosen up and be fine. If they are not it a good position bend them and move their body around to get them in a more streamlined shape for serving.
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    Re: Curled up frozen rats?

    As said above, after thawing you should be able to just pull it into a straight position with your fingers. Much like straightening out a bent twist tie.

    Hope this helps, best of luck!

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    Re: Curled up frozen rats?

    Quote Originally Posted by Ilovebugs View Post
    Eh? Thaw them
    right here

    surely you dont put them in with your snake frozen
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