Quote Originally Posted by Lake Erie High Ball View Post
Freezing it will kill the bacteria that cause the smell. Defrost in the borax to de odorize, and like said before clean and get all the meat off of it FRIST.
Actually, freezing probably won't kill off a lot of the encapsulated bacteria. It's one of the reasons that they encapsulate. Steam is the best thing for that. Steam is NOT, however, the best thing for fur/hair. Dehydration is certainly a good thing. If the tails are contaminated with urine or excrement, then washing well is in order. If the flesh is rotten, discarding might be the best plan.

Ed