Agree with Bistem, but it does take a little longer to thaw when you keep them in plastic baggy, hence the need to forcibly submerge it ('sandwich')
between two tubs. Some snakes need all the scent, many couldn't care less or get used to whatever method you use. Moist rodents are easier for
some to swallow too. Just remember, rodents in water allows the fastest thawing (which minimizes spoilage). Heat transfers much faster through
water than if you set something "on the counter" to thaw in air. That goes for warming it up also.