is it ok the thaw/defrost mice by placing them under a heat lamp?i've done it a few times and it seems to work. anyone else try this?
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thawing mice under heat lamp - good idea?
str33tsk8rx
Oct 20, 2004 08:30 PM
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lilroach56
Oct 20, 2004 08:53 PM
i dont.........doesn't heat it even enough for me.
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burmaboy
Oct 20, 2004 09:32 PM
I warm them under heat lamps after thawing at room temps.
Although at times I have thawed mice under them.
I use too many large rats to try and totally thaw them out.
My only problem...I feed so many on "feeding night", that I've got to remember what heat lamp I put the rodents under.
I made the mistake once or twice of leaving them under there for a day.
Did you even walk around asking yourself..."what died in here?"
Now I'm extra careful.
It works...heck, I even use the microwave...but mine has lots of settings.
I've yet to blow up a mouse, or rat.
But give me time.
