hey no problem at all. you never put a f/t in the microwave. that's rule number one LOL

i prefer to just put the prey into a bowl with HOT water in it... cover, let it sit for 5 minutes, dump out the hot water and let it sit for another minute or two... then i get my tongs out and grab a prey item (towel dry it off a bit) and then dangle it near the opening of the hide my snake is in. they snap it up pretty quick.

most of mine no longer need the "i'm a prey item dance" and i just place it near the opening of their hide and they munch it down.

IF they don't eat it right away... warm it up again (as they need it to be warm... they look for heat!) and try again. but if they don't eat it... just refreeze it (maximum once IMO) and wait for another week.

they will eventually take it, at least all mine have.