Quote Originally Posted by Kroberts10 View Post
I'll have to try that method next. I've been doing similar but with hot water. Ours runs at about 115* so it gets the mouse nice and hot. I've reheated under the sink about 3 times per feeding trying to tempt him. It's probably washes away some of the mouse odor now that I think about it. Up until he got picky it's works plenty fine to soak them in hot tap water a couple times to get up to heat after they're thawed. The hair dryer might help preserve the smell a bit. Though he did refuse a fresh killed too.

Definitely sounds like I'm not the only one having this same issue. Doesn't it make you feel like you've got almost everything they want to eat but are missing just one little detail, so they become a persnickety toddler.

Kyle


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Well good luck , I've shared that method quite a few times over the years and a few people on here have reported back how successful it was for them .

I let them thaw naturally in the snake room or on a heat mat if I'm short of time . Guessing using water has to wash away the smell somewhat which surely can't help - even if they strike at a heat source .... I use the hairdryer then offer the rat / mouse IMMEDIATELY whilst it's still warm .

Sometimes takes 6 or 7 attempts BUT if they show a tiny bit of interest- it works virtually every time.

If they're completely off their food or in shed mode then they possibly won't show any interest at all and then you're gonna struggle until they're really ready to eat .


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