I've been thawing rats by putting them in a plastic bag and putting that bag in really hot water for about 45 minutes, then taking it out to cool down to around 105 degrees. Today I prepared Brickle's rat, and when I patted it dry, the stomach wall opened a little and it bled some. I gave it to Brickle, who grabbed it and squeezed all its innards out. It stinks!!! I mean it really stinks. Will he be OK? He had a death grip on the thing, and there was no taking it back. Do I need to wash him off? I know you're not supposed to disturb them for 48 hours after eating, but I'm in another room and can smell it. Eeeewwww!!!