I take these steps as well. This time after thawing the rodents for a whole day in the fridge, I put them out a couple hours early in the snake room to marinate. Waiting until it was complete darkness, powered up the hair dryer. He was ready and cocked but never struck. The whole RE-HEAT and offer again has NEVER worked for me. I've tried it but if he doesn't take it the 1st time he's not interested....unless I drop and come back the next day.