I actually do re-freeze once but I have conditions I use. The rat cannot be thawed out for longer than 8 hours and not have been at room temp for more than one hour. If it smells anything other than rat it goes. I have had 5 pop over 3 years of feeding 11 snakes. 3 of them were pinkies, I never have re-frozen a pinkie. I agree that re freezing weakens the stomach wall but I find overzealous warming is a bigger cause.
I would not re-freeze the ones that have been in the fridge that long. I am fairly used to my group and plan accordingly and don't need to often I thaw what is likely to be eaten. The animals that show no interest just don't get offered.
Originally Posted by kitedemon
Reply With Quote