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
July 10, 2023
Who are you feeding? Baby ball python

Great feeders

We love Layne Labs. The rats come individually frozen instead of hard to manage rat bricks like other companies. Also the sizes and weights are very specific. Couldn't be happier with our purchase!

  • Elyssa M.
  • Sacramento, CA
Elyssa M.
Rated 5 out of 5
July 10, 2023
Who are you feeding? Ball Python

Great quality!

My girl is fed and happy. Great quality rats. Shipping was fantastic and everything was packaged well. Customer service was great as well when I had a slight problem with delivery. I will definitely be buying her food exclusively from Layne Labs for now on.

  • Shannon V.
  • Columbia, SC
Shannon V.
Rated 5 out of 5
July 6, 2023
Who are you feeding? Juvenile Ball Python

Super cool packed rats for a hot summer.

I was really worried that frozen rats over the mail was going to be a disaster. But they super wrap everything and include so many cool packs that it feels cool during the summer. I'm thoroughly impressed and the quality of the rats is superb!

  • Chris
  • Mill Creek, WA
Chris
Rated 5 out of 5
July 5, 2023
Who are you feeding? Ball Python

My Ball always feeds with these feeders

As we all know, ball pythons are notorious for being picky eaters, but my ball can’t seem to resist these. Even in shed my Ball has never missed a meal with layne labs feeder rats. I’m assuming they’re just so good he can’t resist them haha. I had received one rat that had been damaged, but it was replaced in my next order. Some rats may come with some bodily fluid that’s been frozen to them but very minimal in comparison to other feeders. I’ve also had yet to receive one with blood coming from it much like other feeders. The food response my boy has with these feeders is incredible, I can barely put it in his inclosure before he’s striking at it, and I hadn’t seen him do any of that with other feeder rats. I’m happy with layne labs and I’m sure I’ll continue to come back every time I need feeders for my reptile.

  • Kaytee
  • Rogers, AR
Kaytee

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