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Originally Posted by lauraschram

The main problem with the hot water method is that you are producing an optimum temperature for bacteria growth for a period o time which starts the bugs up then often putting them into another warm environment where the bugs can keep growing. not really a prob if eaten immediately but if left overnight?

I don't think this is an issue, as people thawing in a warm bowl of water are generally feeding immediately - the warm water only takes between 10 - 30mins so is ideal for a quick thaw and feed...I do agree that the longer thawing methods (such as just leaving the mouse out overnight) run this risk though...