Quote Originally Posted by KMG View Post
Why?

I used to try to keep them dry with zip lock bags but it never failed that they would leak. Now I just thaw them directly in the water. I even serve them soaking wet.

I don't know how long it would take to thaw a XXL rat by sitting it out and don't care to find out.

I find water to be quick and easy.
I try to thaw to food standards, all I can think in regards to above would be possible issue with germs etc, but yeah Everytime the bag leaks. I just avoid trying to do water for the full thaw.