How long to thaw pinkies

[EL Ziggy]

I thaw my pinks naturally for a few hours then rinse them in hot tap water before I serve them up. I used to thaw them in hot water but after a couple of exploding pinkys I switched methods. I agree with the others, once your husbandry is dialed all the way in, he'll eat just fine. Kings are some pretty monster feeders so you have nothing to worry about. If she's shy you can try putting her in a covered deli cup with the pinky. Once she has a couple of hides for security and a good thermal gradient you'll be in great shape. I'm not a fan of heat bulbs as a primary heat source but I've heard they can work as long as they're controlled by a thermostat as all heat sources should be. I prefer under tank heaters or radiant heat panels.