Should I take hide off while feeding?

[crosskira]

My BP needed 3-weeks to acclimate, refused his first couple rats... now I dangle the rat in front of his hide and he quickly grabs it. So I wouldn't change anything...

This works for me:
- thaw rodent in ziplock in container of room temp water, 2-3 hours
- then place rodent 5-6" under an incandescent bulb or heat lamp, 15-20 min per side until its surface/head temp is approx. 95-99F (using temp gun)

Okay! I don't thiiiiink he's getting ready to she'd but I am still a newbie. And thank you so much for the tips on heating