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Hot (not boiling, but not warm either) water is the way to go - thaws the animals quickly and evenly, and it's ready before any bacterial breakdown can begin. For mice, pinks/fuzzies 3-4 mins, adults 10 mins. Rats a little longer, maybe up to half an hour for jumbos. Press your fingers against the belly for a minute or two to see if it has warmed right through, if it begins to feel cool or cold, just put it back for a few more minutes. The warmth radiated from the thawed animal is a good stimulant to get the snake to strike. No need to dry the rodent off either - I believe the wet fur aids in keeping the reptiles well hydrated.
Cheers, Jamie.
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