My local pet store finally started to carry frozen rodents, so I bought a small rat. I have tried twice now to get her to eat it, first try I go to get her out and her eyes were blue and she was ready to shed. Second time she didn't show much intrest. I unthawed it in the fidge over night first both times and then I did the bag in warm water trick. I would just like to know how to do it properly. she has eaten a prekilled rat once before, so I am thinking I am just not heating it up enough. I would like to know how long it takes and what methods you guys use when you do this. also, how long will the rat stay good. does it eventually go bad if I keep unthawing and freezing it again. Thanks for all your help.
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frozen rat question
luckiefool420
Jul 11, 2004 04:44 PM
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jmartin104
Jul 11, 2004 05:24 PM
I'm not sure there is a "proper" method to feed FT. There are, however, many techiques. Some of my BPs did not care if it was heated or not. I'd thaw it out and throw it in the cage - gone in the morning. My chondros will not touch it unless it's warm. To do this, I put the rat in a large bowl (metal). Then I put another bowl on top of that and add hot water. This transfers the heat from the metal bowl to the rat without getting wet. Often, I have to wiggle warm rodents in front of them. I also try to feed in the evening at about dusk.
I only freeze once. If not eaten, in the trash it goes.
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Jay A. Martin
