Both of my snakes were on live feed and easily switched to f/t. My ball is still on mice though. Boa is taking the rats.

The biggest tip I hear is ask your pet store for mouse bedding and put the rat in the bedding to get the scent.

After mine are thawed, I get the water HOT and then throw the thawed rat in it and walk to my office where the snakes are and then remove it from the thaw bucket and toss it on some paper towel. Probably only stays in the hot water for 30-60 seconds. Let it dry for a minute and offer it.

Some people say they use a hair dryer on medium heat, I have not tried that method.