how do u defrost

[pete12]

hi guys just wondering what the best way to defrost rodents is

cheers guys

[Wednesday]

i put said rodent into a snaplock bag, leave it for a little while then put the bag in warm water to heat it up a bit more. then im good to go

[AustHerps]

Hot water - but not hot enough to cook!

Your choice whether or not to put it in a bag first to keep it dry - doesn't really matter.

The longer it takes to defrost, the more it decomposes, and the more gases that build up inside the stomach.

Cheers,
Aaron.

[Spinipes]

empty ice cream tub, fill with hot tap or kettle water, put rodent in freezer or snaplock bag, leave for 20 min until defrosted. if the bag floats put a small fishing sinker on it so it sinks

[sweetangel]

i get a bowl of pretty hot tap water but put the mouse in as the water heats up so it goes through a few diff temps... the final hot water is just hot enough so its only just bearable to put my finger in and put the mouse straight in the water. they defrost pretty quickly this way. and i squeeze it a bit to make sure its all defrosted.

[Lars K]

I defrost mice in the same way like "sweetangel".

[akira]

i plan ahead a bit, i know i'm gonna feed the next day so put them in a ziplock in the fridge over night, onto the counter when i get home from work, 2 hrs later, 30 seconds under the warm water tap (water restrictions!) up to 38 deg or so and voila! breakfast (for a noctunal animal) of champions!

[dodgie]

I put my rodents in a plastic bag,seal the bag and then put it in cold water.

Bacteria luv heat.

[MoreliaMatt]

fill up the sink with hot water, chuck them in.... when they are all squishy chuck them in the snakes enclosures... voila

[pete12]

thanks guys im gonna go with sweetangles way

[bredli_lover]

Put the forzen rodent into a bowl of warm-hot water. If theres several you may need to weigh them down with something, e.g - feeding tongs. When the rodent feels warm feed to snake. Easy!

[troy89]

put them in the microwave for 20secs

[pete12]

i don't think i would put them in the microwave because there is always a slight chance of radiation and snakes aren't as tough as humans

[troy89]

there is also a SLIGHT chance it will EXPLODE! lol it was a joke,warm water in a bowl works the best

[stealbullets]

i have fed for ages, with a mug, clearly labled not to drink from, i boil the kettle, then put the frozen rat in the mug, pour boiled water over it, wait about 10 or 20 mins, dry off on paper towel. then give with tongs......never had any probs