When I fed ft I left them out over night then blew dry them for maybe 5 min. Works like a charm. Keep in mind that if you thaw in tap water do not use the hottest water you can get out of the tap. This can cook the rat and cause regurges and serious issues for the snake. Microwaving also never thaw with one of those. Bad bad bad all around.
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