Frozen Rats

SKU: LAYNE LABS:RATS: Category:

Frozen rats are ideal for reptile breeders and hobbyist, especially now that they’re available in smaller quantities. Layne Labs feeder rats are quickly and humanely euthanized, individually flash frozen then counted into re-closeable freezer bags to be shipped right to your door.
Because Layne Labs cares about animal health and nutrition the rats are raised in a USDA licensed facility with constant fresh airflow, daily cleaning, top quality food and fresh, clean water, which makes them a reliable source of quality nutrition for your animals.

What types of animals eat Rats?

Reptiles:
Snakes and lizards rely on rats as a food source in their natural environment. It makes good sense, then, to provide your reptiles with a similar diet, with one big advantage. By feeding Layne Labs rats you are giving your animals top quality rats, which means top quality nutrition. For snakes and lizards who are not going back to the wild, feeding frozen rats also means there is no risk of them being injured by their prey.

Birds of Prey:
Raptors are known for their value in keeping populations of rats and mice under control in the wild so feeding frozen rats to them makes sense. Frozen rats, fed whole, are a good a source of nutrients that raptors rely on for health, whether they are education birds in zoos or other facilities or sick, orphaned or injured birds of prey preparing for release back to the wild.

Thousands of sick, injured or orphaned birds of prey are rescued every year and brought to local Wildlife Rehabilitation facilities to be cared for until they can return to the wild. If you find an injured, sick or orphaned raptor, or any other wild animal, please contact your nearest local wildlife rehabilitator. You can view our list of wildlife rehabilitators to find the one closest to you.

Wild Carnivore Diet:
From coyotes to bobcats, rodents are part of the wild carnivore diet. The only difference between Layne Labs frozen rats and wild rodents is consistency of quality. Which is what is needed to be sure that the wild carnivores in your care are getting the nutrition they need. And feeding rats whole provides nutrients that might be missing in commercial diets.

SizeGramsDays OldLengthLife StageFur
Pinky9-13g1-52"+Pre-WeanedNo
Fuzzy14-19g6-102.5"+Pre-WeanedLittle
Pup20-29g11-153"+Pre-WeanedYes
Weaned30-39g16-193.5"+WeanedYes
Small40-69g20-284.5"+WeanedYes
Sm/Med70-89g29-345"+WeanedYes
Medium90-129g34-395.5"+WeanedYes
Med/Lg130-179g40-456"+WeanedYes
Large180-249g45+6.5"+WeanedYes
XL250-350g55+8"+WeanedYes
Jumbo350+g75+8"+X BreederYes
Preparation and Feeding Instructions:
  1. Do not handle reptile before offering feeder.
  2. Always feed reptiles separately.
  3. Place rodent bag in warm water until thawed. Do not microwave.
  4. When completely thawed, grasp the  feeder with tongs and present to reptile.
  5. Feeding response may be encouraged by wiggling rodent.
  6. Release feeder when reptile strikes and acquires.
  7. Avoid the risk of bites: Always wash hands after handling feeder rodents.
  8. Never prepare or store frozen feeders where human food is prepared, stored, or consumed.
*Frequency of feeding depends on the species. Please check with your vet or pet professional for advice.

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Rated 5 out of 5
September 19, 2022
Who are you feeding? Boa Constrictors

Best Frozen Rodent Delivery

My babies have never refused to eat the LayneLabs rats. Both of them are in great health, and really I have no complaints. When covid started I wondered where I would get my rats from, since conventions aren't an option. Some friends recommended LayneLabs, and they have been reliable and fast.

  • Jacob S.
  • Columbia, MD
Jacob S.
Rated 5 out of 5
September 18, 2022
Who are you feeding? Ball Python

Great Quality, Fast Shipping. Happy Ball Python

Noodle had his first rat pup from Layne Labs today. Excellent quality, well packaged, and fast shipping. Rat looks clean and healthy, very clear they are well taken care of. Will continue to order from here. Thank you!

  • Serina C.
  • Arroyo Grande, CA
  • Serina C.
Serina Cota
Rated 5 out of 5
September 17, 2022
Who are you feeding? Ball Pythons

Layne Labs Frozen Rats made this!

This Firefly VPI Axanthic 50% possible het Puzzle's parents were fed with Layne Labs Frozen Rats. No doubt it will transition to Layne Labs frozen rat pups as well. Quality in, quality out.

  • Mark Jensen
  • San Diego, CA
  • 403 Fauna
Mark Jensen
Rated 5 out of 5
September 17, 2022
Who are you feeding? Green tree pythons, emerald tree boas, Boelen’s pythons, scrub pythons, indigo snakes, mountain kingsnakes

Super clean feeders, professional packaged with excellent customer service!

Every order I’ve received has been extremely clean and professionally packaged. I recently had an order arrive thawed due to FedEx delays and Carrie responded quickly with a replacement order shipped out the next day. Needless to say, I have been extremely pleased with the consistently great product I’ve received and the customer service backing it up!

  • Brian F.
  • , CO
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