Quote Originally Posted by Bobbafett View Post
First of all, it's definitely NOT recommended to use feeding tongs when feeding live. It can stress the rat out, etc.

I thaw my feeders, then warm them up I'm hot water (in a baggy of course). I have one girl who will occasionally strike off the tongs, or I'll just leave the rat in with her over night and check in the morning. It's usually gone.

How big is your Bp and the meals you are givin her?
Really? I was told it was best to feed them no matter what on tongs so the BP gets used to it. Oh well, doesn't matter anymore anyway haha. My BP is just under 700g and I am feeding her rat smalls. I actually thought about thawing the rats in the baggy right before I read your reply haha. So far, I have always had them in the water soaking then dried them off directly before dangling them. Like I said, she's taking rat smalls right now, so how long should I leave the rats out to thaw in room temperature before I put them in the water?.