Frozen Rats

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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
October 31, 2023
Who are you feeding? Adult (2) Ball Pythons and one 3 mo. old Ball Python

The best rats I’ve gotten

Layne Labs was recommended to me by Bob at Green Room Pythons and I’m so glad he did. Even though I keep forgetting to use his discount code (lol) it doesn’t matter because the rats are packaged beautifully and shipped promptly. I won’t use anyone else!!

  • Lori W.
  • Jensen Beach, FL
  • Private, small collection
Lori W.
Rated 5 out of 5
October 10, 2023
Who are you feeding? ball pythons, rat snakes, boa

Fresh, healthy prey items

Great feeders always arrive frozen - the only issue I've ever had is that the re-sealable strip sometimes separates from the bags if you don't open them carefully.

  • Lisa
  • Seattle, WA
@lisa.boleyn
Rated 5 out of 5
October 6, 2023
Who are you feeding? Ball pythons

Quality in equals quality out!

We have had a very large hatchling season this year, and Layne Labs always keeps our freezer full for these beauties! We seem to go through rats like crazy and their fast shipping makes sure that once my freezer is getting low, my package is there before my next feeding day.

  • Kennedy D
  • Newhall, CA
  • AK Reptiles
Kennedy D @a_k_reptiles
Rated 5 out of 5
October 3, 2023
Who are you feeding? Rattlesnakes

This healthy weight brought to you by Layne Labs

Could not be more happy with Layne Labs! Their product is priced fairly and superior to all others we’ve tried. Their customer service is always on point and they are quick to respond with all questions or concerns! Thank you all…the critters and I appreciate you! :))

  • Jill R
  • Mesa, AZ
  • Rattlesnake Solutions
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