thaw frozen mice and rats

[eggman08]

I feed live but in wanting to switch to frozen. What is the best way to get the frozen rodents to eating temp. Thanks

[Raptor]

Which I did, was let mine thaw out on the counter the previous evening, then put it into the fridge overnight. Then I put it on the counter to warm to room temp, then finished warming it with a blow dryer.

[omnibus2]

Put it in a ziploc bag full of warm water, for like half an hour or so.

[reptidude1]

i just drop the rat in a bowl of microwaved water thats about 120 degrees then just let it sit for 20 min then dry it- the snake dosent care if its wet

[reixox]

i ziplock that badboy thaw him in the fridge overnight. sick the ziplock in warm (not boiling) water and then sometimes ill blowdry it to get it warmer.

[spk329]

Take them out in the morning and they will be ready for dinner that night.
I leave them in the snake room in a tub all day and heat them up with a blow dryer before serving

[cornball252]

all that sounds like too much work... blow drying??? Just use hot water and they will thaw in about 10 mins... and not have to sit out over night and have time to grow some nasty bacteria...

[Lolo76]

I just put mine in a ziploc (or keep them in the sealed bag if they're from Petco), and leave it in warm water for about 20 minutes... I only use a hairdryer if it gets really wet, or if the snake doesn't think it's warm enough. One time I heated it TOO much, though, and almost burned poor Pedro's lips. So make sure you check it before serving!

[Raptor]

The problem with using hot water to dethaw is it can weaken the stomach wall, and it's rather nasty when the mouse decides to pop while the snake is eating it. Personal experience. Also, if you use too hot of water, it can start cooking the mouse.

I've read different methods about using hot water, including just putting the head in to let the heat rise up. I haven't used that method though.

[WingedWolfPsion]

I put them in plastic bags, and throw them in a bathtub full of hot water until they're nice and warm.

I've also used a heating pad--just put the bagged rats on it, and fold it over top of them. It takes longer, but the snakes seem to love the results. You have to have a heating pad without an automatic timed switch off.