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jbarnes92
Egg
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 19/01/2010 : 23:04:43
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Okay so I'm gonna start ordering some mice ready for my cornie but when I feed them to it, how do I thaw them leave them in room temperature heat them up? If so how microwave warm water?
I'm just curious  |
Lowestoft, Suffolk
Hunter - Jungle Carpet Python
3 Corn Snakes
Murphy - Black Labrador [ R.I.P ;( ]
Meg - Black Labrador
Rhea - Sprocker Spaniel
Jack - Rotty / Labrador
Trigger - Tabby Cat |
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DannyBrown91
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3070 Posts |
Posted - 19/01/2010 : 23:12:20
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| I just get how water out the tap in to a tub, put the pinky into a bag and defrost it that way, only takes like 30 seconds for a pinkie. |
0.0.1 Ghost Corn - Casper
0.0.1 Diffused Corn - Reggie
0.0.1 Amel Corn - Candy A.K.A Baby
1.0 Commom BCI - Rocky
0.1 Japanese Akita - Sasha
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SexyBear77
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3796 Posts |
Posted - 19/01/2010 : 23:23:48
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| Hot water (not boiling! they burst) though if I'm not in a rush I just leave them out to defrost naturally. Both methods then get a finishing blast with the hairdryer to make them nice and warm. |
9.11 Cornsnakes
1.1 Hogg island boas
1.0 Dwarf Burmese python
Location: Watford
Website- http://rassnakes.yolasite.com/ |
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DannyBrown91
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3070 Posts |
Posted - 19/01/2010 : 23:26:16
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Originally posted by SexyBear77
Hot water (not boiling! they burst) though if I'm not in a rush I just leave them out to defrost naturally. Both methods then get a finishing blast with the hairdryer to make them nice and warm.
There normly fairly warm from the water. Although i always check there only about the same temperature as my hand, don't want to burn my snakeys mouth. |
0.0.1 Ghost Corn - Casper
0.0.1 Diffused Corn - Reggie
0.0.1 Amel Corn - Candy A.K.A Baby
1.0 Commom BCI - Rocky
0.1 Japanese Akita - Sasha
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eeji
The Morph Master
United Kingdom
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Kellog
the nice one
United Kingdom
7308 Posts |
Posted - 20/01/2010 : 03:28:38
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Originally posted by eeji
I leave them to thaw naturally then chuck em in once they've defrosted properly
Must admit I am like you in letting them thaw naturally and, as long as they are defrosted fully, then feeding them straight to the snakes....although I dont just 'chuck em in' because I feed out of the viv. Never had any problems with them taking them.
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Blackecho
The Corn Snake Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 20/01/2010 : 07:01:50
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Originally posted by SexyBear77
Hot water (not boiling! they burst) though if I'm not in a rush I just leave them out to defrost naturally. Both methods then get a finishing blast with the hairdryer to make them nice and warm.
Same here. |
 
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Posted - 20/01/2010 : 07:28:19
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I put mine in a plastic baggy and soak it for a few minutes in a cup of hot water until the center feels warm. Snickers likes it to feel warm so I try not to leave it with her until it cools down. If she doesn't take it immediately, I warm it up again for her. I go to unusual extremes so I'm sure others will disagree with me. It has to be completely thawed though. I read that they will regurge if it is not.quote:
Originally posted by jbarnes92
Okay so I'm gonna start ordering some mice ready for my cornie but when I feed them to it, how do I thaw them leave them in room temperature heat them up? If so how microwave warm water?
I'm just curious
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Paul Hume
Hatchling
United Kingdom
148 Posts |
Posted - 20/01/2010 : 08:28:25
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| I leave mine to thaw in room temp and then give straight away and they have always taken them. |
Our House:
2 x Carolina Corns
1 x Snow Corn
1 x Amel Corn
1 x Royal Python |
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elament
Yearling
United Kingdom
942 Posts |
Posted - 20/01/2010 : 12:20:33
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| Colin is on small mice now and I just leave them in a plastic margarine tub to thaw out at room temprature then for the last few mins i put them under a spotlight bulb just to warm em up a bit. The result? Colin strikes at em every time only once had a refusal (when he was shedding) and never a regurg so it works for me. |
1.1.0 Amel Corns Colin and Xena
1.0.0 Dog Talan
1.1.0 Cats Wotsit and Willow
1.0.0 Ferret Chaos
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jbarnes92
Egg
United Kingdom
65 Posts |
Posted - 20/01/2010 : 13:39:22
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sweet so theres really no specific way? just let them thaw and then warm them up a bit for there enjoyment i take it? cheers guys  |
Lowestoft, Suffolk
Hunter - Jungle Carpet Python
3 Corn Snakes
Murphy - Black Labrador [ R.I.P ;( ]
Meg - Black Labrador
Rhea - Sprocker Spaniel
Jack - Rotty / Labrador
Trigger - Tabby Cat |
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SexyBear77
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3796 Posts |
Posted - 20/01/2010 : 13:42:05
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Originally posted by jbarnes92
sweet so theres really no specific way? just let them thaw and then warm them up a bit for there enjoyment i take it? cheers guys
Just dont microwave them! |
9.11 Cornsnakes
1.1 Hogg island boas
1.0 Dwarf Burmese python
Location: Watford
Website- http://rassnakes.yolasite.com/ |
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jbarnes92
Egg
United Kingdom
65 Posts |
Posted - 20/01/2010 : 13:55:46
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| haha i wont, dont want no frozen-mouse-insides all over my microwave meals |
Lowestoft, Suffolk
Hunter - Jungle Carpet Python
3 Corn Snakes
Murphy - Black Labrador [ R.I.P ;( ]
Meg - Black Labrador
Rhea - Sprocker Spaniel
Jack - Rotty / Labrador
Trigger - Tabby Cat |
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SexyBear77
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3796 Posts |
Posted - 20/01/2010 : 13:58:14
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Originally posted by jbarnes92
haha i wont, dont want no frozen-mouse-insides all over my microwave meals
 
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9.11 Cornsnakes
1.1 Hogg island boas
1.0 Dwarf Burmese python
Location: Watford
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Lilpunk
Yearling
512 Posts |
Posted - 20/01/2010 : 14:20:34
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| It also raises the bacteria levels if you use a microwave and can cause many problems for corns |
0.0.1 Carolina corn - (renamed) Lumos.
2.0.0 Shetlands - Winston & Rupert.
1.3.0 Guinea pigs - Coffee, Nutkin, Rosemary & Thyme.
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Kehhlyr
ǝʞɐɔ sǝʌoן
United Kingdom
8173 Posts |
Posted - 20/01/2010 : 17:04:46
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| I have defrosted pinkies by putting them near the heater vent on my laptop as well, it brings them up to a good temp as well. |
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eeji
The Morph Master
United Kingdom
4335 Posts |
Posted - 20/01/2010 : 19:54:10
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Originally posted by Kellog
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Originally posted by eeji
I leave them to thaw naturally then chuck em in once they've defrosted properly
Must admit I am like you in letting them thaw naturally and, as long as they are defrosted fully, then feeding them straight to the snakes....although I dont just 'chuck em in' because I feed out of the viv. Never had any problems with them taking them.
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with 30 mice to defrost each time, it would be a real pain keeping an eye on them all in cups of water everywhere :D |
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Kellog
the nice one
United Kingdom
7308 Posts |
Posted - 21/01/2010 : 05:16:38
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Originally posted by eeji
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Originally posted by Kellog
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Originally posted by eeji
I leave them to thaw naturally then chuck em in once they've defrosted properly
Must admit I am like you in letting them thaw naturally and, as long as they are defrosted fully, then feeding them straight to the snakes....although I dont just 'chuck em in' because I feed out of the viv. Never had any problems with them taking them.
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with 30 mice to defrost each time, it would be a real pain keeping an eye on them all in cups of water everywhere :D
Dont think I would want to defrost a jumbo like that anyway cos how can you be sure it has fully thawed and doesnt have ice crystals inside?? Surely best to do it naturally overnight cos then that concern is no longer a concern...
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Posted - 24/01/2010 : 00:16:06
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Originally posted by Kehhlyr
I have defrosted pinkies by putting them near the heater vent on my laptop as well, it brings them up to a good temp as well.
Haha I like that!
I just get a little cupful of warm water and drop the pinkies in, usually leave them in ages just to be sure.
When im feeding with the tongs, my hand naturally shakes, so my 3 week old girl goes for it naturally. :) |
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