I've searched and been reading several threads on converting from live to frozen/ thawed, and also methods of thawing since my incoming ball pythons will be on a bit larger food source than my sand boas. At any rate, many folks have spoken about heating the rat's head with a hair dryer, and seem to have a dedicated hair dryer for that purpose.

Is there a reason for the dedicated hair dryer, other than the potential skeeve-out factor on the part of the hair dryer's owner? Because I already own a hair dryer, and am the only one in my house who uses it anyway. Can I use that one or is there some health reason (for me or the snake) that would require a separate one?

Thanks -- and sorry, like the title says, I know this is a weird question.