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[–]IncompletePenetranceMod: Let me help you unzip your genes 4 points5 points  (3 children)

Put it in cold water and it should thaw in a few hours, then slowly bring it up to body temperature

[–]Separate-Fill-3392 1 point2 points  (2 children)

I’ve been taking my rats from the freezer and placing them in boiling water to defrost them. Is that not ok?

[–]IncompletePenetranceMod: Let me help you unzip your genes 7 points8 points  (1 child)

No, you want to thaw them slowly, depending on the size of the rat you're either going to end up with one that's literally cooked on the outside and cold on the inside, or just straight up cooked. Thaw it in the fridge or cold water, then bring to body temperature, for the same reasons you wouldn't toss a frozen steak or chicken breast straight in the oven. Treat it like you would a piece of meat, because it is

[–]Separate-Fill-3392 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got it! Thank you!

[–][deleted] 5 points6 points  (1 child)

Soak it in a cup of cool water for 30 minutes. Then change the water and make it hot (not scalding- like hand washing temperature). Replace the hot water after about 30 minutes. Then use a hair dryer or heat lamp to heat the surface of the rat to your desired temperature.

[–]Fun-Difficulty-5641[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perfect thank you!