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
July 24, 2023
Who are you feeding? Ball pythons

They love 'em!!

This is my 3rd time ordering from Layne Labs and I'm always impressed by the care they put into their products. No funky smells, neat and clean rats. Superior quality, my snakes love 'em! I will continue to order from Layne Labs 🐍💚

  • Sarah H.
  • Olympia, WA
Sarah H.
Rated 5 out of 5
July 24, 2023
Who are you feeding? Year old ball python and a 3 year old ball python

Best feeders out there!

My first purchase I was very nervous, though I was very impressed when my package arrived. The feeders were still frozen and when I opened the bag there was no odor. Even after thawing them there was no foul smell. The feeders were neatly positioned, and my ball python absolutely loved them. Putting in my next order very soon!!

  • Alyssa Johnson
  • Sidney, MT
Alyssa Johnson
Rated 5 out of 5
July 20, 2023
Who are you feeding? Common and Spider ball pythons, Columbian red tail boa constrictor and a Tiger reticulated python

I will never go anywhere else for frozen rats

I originally found you guys at a reptile expo and fell in love with the prices and quality of the rats. I’ve only ever bought from you guys since but I was thinking a while back about changing to someone that lived near by me but I had the worst experience just trying to get in contact with the guy so that will be the last time I think about leaving you guys. The only reason i considered it was because of shipping costs and I’m honestly just fine with it now. Thank you so much for taking care of me and my pets and always providing the best rats possible, keep it up!

  • Kat Turner
  • Sandy, UT
  • Family Animal Services
Kat T
Rated 5 out of 5
July 20, 2023
Who are you feeding? Ball python

Fast safe arrival

Everything arrived in great condition I was able to get it in our deep freezer right away. Can’t wait to offer this product to my Mr Mack.

  • Nicole G
  • Orlando, FL
Nicole G

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