How long can a thawed rat pup be out before it begins to get bad and can it be refrozen without going bad?
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Rat Pup
Juan m
Sep 27, 2006 08:55 PM
Replies (3)
boahandler
Sep 27, 2006 11:54 PM
Hey Juan, I wouldn't refreeze again just toss it out. This what I do for my boas. defrost it For a few hours, and when ready put it in a zip lock bag and put it in some hot water and let sit for 30-40min. Snakes sense the heat and smell. Just lay it down in his cage and leave him alone for a hour and like magic it should be gone. If you just got him, let him settle in his enclosure for a few days before you try to feed him. And try feeding him at night. Good luck!!
juan m
Sep 28, 2006 04:55 PM
How long can I leave a thawed rat pup out without it going bad?
sharkbait
Sep 28, 2006 07:02 PM
You should handle the rat pups as you would any meat you are planning on eating yourself. (ie. hamburger, chicken, pork chops, ect.) Rat pups are a meat product. They say 4 hours is the max, but I personally don't want to touch anything left out over a hour. Of course that's just me. Your snake might not mind 2 hours. Otherwise I usally flush it and try again in a day or two.
