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
January 16, 2025
Who are you feeding? 2 corn snakes and a ball Python

Again a great experience

This is our 3rd order with Layne Labs and we are always happy with our order. Thanks again!

  • Jeff
  • Brooklyn, NY
Jeff
Rated 5 out of 5
January 16, 2025
Who are you feeding? Ball pythons

Quality Feeders

Ordered from Layne labs for the first time and the packaging was top notch and the quality was great as well. They also came in a good size range. Would highly recommend!!

  • Sam O.
  • Port St Lucie, FL
Sam O.
Rated 5 out of 5
January 15, 2025
Who are you feeding? Ball Python

Great service, amazing packaging, great quality

I am a very satisfied customer. I’ve tried a feeder supplier at the expo I bought my BP at, the 2 largest nationwide pet stores and two local reptile stores. Nothing compares to the quality at Layne Labs. The feeders are clean, still frozen solid and separated (not stuck together). There is no smell, no urine & doesn’t get bloody after thawing.

  • Lynn
  • San Diego, CA
  • Reptile Owner
Lynn
Rated 5 out of 5
January 15, 2025
Who are you feeding? Ball pythons, corn snakes, a hognose, and red tail boas

Many are much older and bigger now. Some do not like to be handled and tolerate it well, but make their opinions known.

The quality of frozen rats and mice has always been excellent. From small orders to some of my huge year long orders, they package the product so well and care about their customers.

  • Cierra L.
  • Chico, CA
  • Home owned pets
Cierra L.

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