Wow! I defrosted the ratling, then chickened out a bit and my hubbles stepped in, warmed it in water, and against my advice, just put it on a plastic lid and put it in the enclosure. She stuck her nose out, grabbed the tail and started nomming! Less than 5 minutes and she was readjusting her jaw with a bulgy belly! No zombie dance needed. She's been quite active in the last few days and evenings, she must have been hungry!
Thank you for the reassurance!