i did some looking around on here and the internet and came up with this strategy for feeding f/t.

1) ALWAYS make sure snake is NOT in shed before thawing out a rat.
2) place 1 frozen rat in a sandwich bag, close it and place this in a tupperware container filled with hot tap water. set aside. check on it in 1 1/2 hours.
3) if the rat is completely thawed out either
a) place it in snake's cage overnight & check on it the next morning to see if the snake ate it or
b) imitate a rat moving around to stimulate a feeding response.
4) if snake does not eat, throw the thawed rat away and wait until the next week. repeat steps 1-3.

that's all i got. i was looking for a sticky on the preparation and offering techniques for f/t prey but this was what i was able to come up with.