| Author |
 Topic  |
|
|
bcohen84
Snake Mite
17 Posts |
 Posted - 11/01/2012 : 09:16:49
|
Hi,
I have recently made the move to thawing out my snake's mice overnight instead of via warm water. This morning I tried to het up the mouse a little (it was at room temperature, I just figured Ginger would want it a little warmer) and as it was warming up, it split open rather quickly. Does anyone have a suggestion on how to better warm up an already thawed mouse, or do they not need to be warmed up at all? Also, is this a good way to let them thaw out, or should I be placing them in hot water like others or what? I am open to any suggestions. Cheers |
|
|
mikerichards
don't say the 'M' word!
United Kingdom
2901 Posts |
Posted - 11/01/2012 : 10:19:36
|
| Its probably the build up of gas in the gut thats developed over night expanding as its warmed. To be honest, i have defrosting in warm water for years and its never let me down. |
Location : Worthing, West Sussex
|
 |
|
|
Kath
Yearling
United Kingdom
697 Posts |
Posted - 11/01/2012 : 10:25:58
|
| Hi, we always defrost our pinkies night before a feed then just before we give it to Cornelius, we put it in some warm water. Seems to work a treat & not yet had any problems with that method. |
 |
|
|
|
Casta
Hatchling
United Kingdom
335 Posts |
Posted - 11/01/2012 : 11:40:23
|
only pinks and fuzzies at the moment so defrosting in warm water and then a blast with a hair dryer dries it and heats it up nicely. mine have always gone ape when those are offered  |
 |
|
|
|
Figs
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3319 Posts |
Posted - 11/01/2012 : 12:26:06
|
Mr Python is the only one of my gang fussed about the temperature of his dinner; all my others quite happy eat theirs at room temperature  |
|
|
|
paulie78
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2331 Posts |
Posted - 11/01/2012 : 12:31:21
|
| I just put my mice on the heat mat a few hours before i want to feed the snakes |
6.8.0 Corn Snakes http://buzzsprehistoricpets.yolasite.com/
1.1.0 Royal
0.2.0 Chinchillas
1.1.0 Cats
1.1.0 Birds
0.0.2 Fishtanks
0.0.1 Cali Kingsnake
|
|
|
|
Emmy1
Yearling
707 Posts |
Posted - 11/01/2012 : 13:33:19
|
If I'm in a hurry, I thaw mine in warm water and feed straight away.
If I have all day, I'll thaw in a tub placed on a hat matt, then warm them up a little with a hair dryer before putting them in. |
0.1.0 Anery Corn Snake
1.0.0 Normal Western Hognosed Snake
1.0.0 Albino California Kingsnake
1.1.0 Bearded Dragons (Wildtype, Hypo)
0.0.3 Shubunkin Goldfish |
|
|
|
ScalySituation
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5292 Posts |
Posted - 11/01/2012 : 15:34:49
|
| i normally thaw in coldish water and warm up in warm water, works ok for me cos then dinners still a bit wet cos she likes it that way |
1.0.0 Butter motley corn (Sheldon)
0.1.0 Caramel Corn (Maggie)
0.1.0 Caramel motley corn (Echo)
1.0.0 Cat (Angus)
1 mealworm colony
RIP Skye x
Sleep well Sonny, Mummy loves you xx
|
|
|
|
Vince_the_snake
Yearling
United Kingdom
553 Posts |
Posted - 11/01/2012 : 18:22:49
|
| i just leave it overnight and don't heat it up at all |
|
|
|
smart bunny
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5091 Posts |
Posted - 12/01/2012 : 09:53:38
|
| Hmm, I drop mine in hot (not boiling lol!) water then play with Corno for say 30 mins. Then give it straight from the water so it's nice and warm and wet - never had a problem with a feed, even whilst she's in blue, so I assume I'm not doing anything wrong? (Please let me knoe if I am!) Seems quickest and easiest way to me lol! |
       |
|
|
|
bcohen84
Snake Mite
17 Posts |
Posted - 12/01/2012 : 10:30:19
|
| Thanks for the responses everyone. Ginger has decided she is going to be a little picky at the moment. She is obviously hungry, but for whatever reason she turned down 3 mice last night (3 because I kept warming them up after she turned them down and I had a few burst) so after the 4th I decided I will give her a day or 2, then defrost from frozen in some water as normal and then go from there. I will keep you all updated. Thanks everyone!!! |
|
|
|
smart bunny
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5091 Posts |
Posted - 12/01/2012 : 10:46:06
|
| Is she due a shed? Although nothing stops Corno eating, a lot of snakes won't eat if they are in blue. |
|
|
|
|
bcohen84
Snake Mite
17 Posts |
Posted - 12/01/2012 : 13:01:00
|
| No, she is not blue or even close to a shed. I think she is just so used to a routine and I messed it up by trying something new. :D |
|
|
|
sue2012
Hatchling
United Kingdom
391 Posts |
Posted - 17/01/2012 : 14:26:20
|
| i have 1 corn that is a bit picky wont eat a wet mouse lol so we lave it out over night then just befor i feed her we put the mouse in a food bag and stand it in some worm water to heat up and she eats every time |
1.0 Caroliner - Ozzy
1.0 caramel
Bloodred - Damon
0.1 sulfor - Stella
0.1 moonstone - letti
1.0 lavender - tazz
0.1 amber opal - salt
0.2 cats buffy & narla |
|
|
|
kdlang
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3556 Posts |
Posted - 17/01/2012 : 17:46:43
|
| I usually leave mine on the kitchen side for a couple of hours to thaw and then put the bag in warm water just before feeding. Since she hasn't eaten I would leave her til her next usual feeding day before trying her again. It wont hurt her to wait |
4.1.0 corns - Izzy (Carolina) Alice (Amel) Peanut (Butter Motley) Swayze (Ghost) Carmellia (Butter Motley)
0.1.0 cat - Kizzy
1.0.0 Dog - Dobbie
Location - Chesterfield, Derbyshire
www.support-dogs.org.uk |
|
|
|
Sta~ple
qeeun speler
United Kingdom
6129 Posts |
Posted - 17/01/2012 : 20:55:43
|
Overnight??? How long was it out for as it would only do that if you had it out ages to defrost.
I defrost mine naturally, jumbo takes like 6 hours and then depending on the snake, I will heat it up slowly and lightly with a hair dyer. If I'm in a rush they got in a bag full of warmish water. |
   
A very special super, duper thanks for K :3 |
|
|
|
sue2012
Hatchling
United Kingdom
391 Posts |
Posted - 17/01/2012 : 23:45:08
|
| yes i leave all mine out over night have done for 6 years of keeping corns lol this was how i was told to do it when we got out first one and it just stuck |
1.0 Caroliner - Ozzy
1.0 caramel
Bloodred - Damon
0.1 sulfor - Stella
0.1 moonstone - letti
1.0 lavender - tazz
0.1 amber opal - salt
0.2 cats buffy & narla |
|
|
|
Sta~ple
qeeun speler
United Kingdom
6129 Posts |
Posted - 18/01/2012 : 09:27:42
|
| Guess it depends what time your going to bed and what size mice :/ |
A very special super, duper thanks for K :3 |
Edited by - Sta~ple on 18/01/2012 09:28:15 |
|
|
| |
Topic |
|
Thawed Mice Help
