Which is better: thawing directly in water or not?

[crosskira]

Hi everyone!

I've gotten lots if great tips on how to that and feed my new bp. My one question is are there pros and cons to thawing the mouse directly in water vs keeping it dry in a bag while thawing in water?

I've read people doing both and I'm not sure if there is a reason one is better than the other.

Thanks you

[6037201]

Thaw it water
positive: faster. keep your snake hydrated.
Negative: Messy

In bag
Positive: Very clean.
Negative: noon

Either way, it wont hurt your snake so you don't have to worry

[Craiga 01453]

I have done both and my snakes eat the same either way, with the exception of my BP. He will only eat if I thaw directly in water fresh out of the freezer. Not sure why, I guess he's just a BP doing what BPs do...

[Neal]

I don't like thawing directly in water, but it's preference.

[bcr229]

I thaw overnight (or over several days for larger feeders) then warm the feeders in water. Feed wet.

Two to three days later the retics pee a lot; bunny fur holds a LOT of water.

[JodanOrNoDan]

I have some that absolutely will not eat a wet rat. Most don't care though.

[tttaylorrr]

i double bag to thaw in water. i've gotten mixed results when thawing in water directly, plus it's less messy.

[FNG]

So far I have been feeding dry, should I try to wet one and see if she'll take it? I don't want her to be dehydrated lol (although I think I've caught her taking drinks before) she's a solid eater and would prob eat it right up; shall I give it a go?

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[Stewart_Reptiles]

Room temps nice and slow nearby the enclosure, it will serve several puroses.

1/ Slow so it's not cooked, and the skin will not been prone to splitting and lead to an exploding rodent.

2/ With snakes like BP the smell with entice them to eat.

Once thawed use a hair dryer concentrating on the head.

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[JodanOrNoDan]

Worth a try. Wet rat sinks more than dry rat. Whatever works better for you. When I feed wet it is by accident because I ended up getting a hole in the bag. I hate the smell.