thawing mice

[RaVeNo888o]

just wondering what is generally the best way to dethaw the frozen mice, hoppers in my case. I usually just let it sit in some warm water for about 30 min, changin water when it gets cool, then dip it in hot water b4 i feed it. Sometimes i have the mouse in a plastic bag and it stays dry but usually it is right in the water and i just dry is a bit with tissue .