I tried the dry method with my snake and found he prefers the rodent to be a little wet.so thats exactly what I do ..run it under hot water from the tap place it in a washcloth that absorbs some water and right to the snake..he goes for it everytime.. I picked up a new one 2 weeks ago and not sure how she like them..the guy I got her from said he fed her fresh killed so I would assume then dry would be the way to go..Ill try and hope for the best..