I totally agree with the part about them being able to eat way much larger prey. Specially after tonight. Idk why people understand estimate them by long shot. They say 10% or 15% of their body weight but I strongly disagree with that. When I unthaw the rat I let it sit over night in the fridge then let it sit out the next day until night at room temperature then I warm it with a blow dryer and heating the head to 105 degrees. The rat scent don't be as strong as the pre-killed ones.