Quote Originally Posted by starmom View Post
I used to use Connie's technique but I've gotten lazier in my advanced age and now just leave them in the snake room to thaw all day... pre-scent and thaw in one easy step!!!
i pull a starmom and kill two birds with one stone by pre-scenting and thawing the rats in the snake room for a couple hours. i then put the thawed rats in ziplock bags and warm them up in hot water. best method for me yet.

Quote Originally Posted by m0esgirl View Post
i put a pan on the stove, then add some cold water, turn the burner on, and put it on medium, so it heats the water and keeps it warm but it doesnt boil it. then i submerge said pinkie rat into the water (making sure the baggie doesnt touch the edge of the pan) and swish it around a little. it takes about five to seven minutes, then i take them upstairs, and turn the blowdryer on high hot, point the air towards the snakes, and hit the pinks with the hot air. it seems like it blows the scents towards the bps and my kingsnake, and they all perk right up.
that is serious... there isnt an easier way...?