What I do (after letting the mouse thaw at room temperature for a couple hours) is put it in a little ziplock bag before putting it in the warm water about about 15 minutes and then the hairdryer treatment for the "final touch" as it were. That way it's warmed thoroughly without potentially washing away scent. Though considering pythons utilize infrared sensory for prey, part of me wonders if it's not as big a deal if prey is missing some scent compared to other snakes. Then again considering the countless stories of difficulty regarding BPs switching from mice to rats they probably do put a significant value on smell regardless?Originally Posted by Zincubus
Excellent news !!!!
I know some others use warm water to thaw but surely that washes away the rodent aroma ... bearing in mind that some people swear by wiping the bedding of hamsters or gerbils over the mouse to encourage a strike .
I’m know for a fact that warming with a hairdryer then offering IMMEDIATELY whilst it’s still warm works wonderfully well with many Royals ... some just take a few REHEATS to get their juices going
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