refreezing rats??

[PweEzy]

If the snake wont eat the f/t, can you throw the rat back in the freezer and it be okay for the next feeding time?

[dr del]

Hi,

It depends how long it has been unfrozen and what state of decay it is at.

Either way I wouldn't recommend doing it twice - every time you do it the chances of the rat bursting open increases.

Let your nose be your guide - if it smells rotten then it really is best just to toss it.


dr del

[Henry]

I usally only do it once. I leave it in the cage for a couple hours if the snake dont take, I will refreeze it in a seperate bag so I dont refreeze it twice.

[cornball252]

I dont. If my snake doesnt eat it something will... be it my snapping turtles or my "trash" snakes I.E. kingsnakes ^_^

[Eventide]

I'll only re-freeze rodents once if they haven't been sitting out for very long. If I'm suspicious of it at all, I just pitch it.