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
June 5, 2022
Who are you feeding? Ball Python

Quality Product and Marvelous Customer Service

I wish I would've discovered Layne Labs when my scale baby, Loki, was just a hatchling. But, I've been a customer for many years now and I couldn't be happier ! I feel so good knowing that the rats are humanely euthanized and that I am feeding Loki a quality product. Layne Labs takes pride in the service they provide and they are awesome. I highly recommend them !!

  • Christine
  • North Hollywood, CA
Christine
Rated 5 out of 5
June 2, 2022
Who are you feeding? Ball Pythons of all ages, Hognose, Garters, Indigos, Green Tree Python

Fast, well packaged, affordable products!

We love ordering from Layne Labs because their feeders are great quality, well packaged, arrive quickly, and are very cost effective when feeding a lot of reptiles.

  • Amber Robinson
  • Murrieta, CA
  • Pixel Perfect Reptiles
Amber Robinson
Rated 5 out of 5
June 2, 2022
Who are you feeding? 2 Ball Pythons

My Snakes are Happy; I’m Definitely Happy!!!

I’m new to this hobby and when I did my research Laynes Labs was one of the tops choices! The reviews were great and conveniently enough, they are located in California. Shipment is always on time or head of said schedule they provided to me. Not once have my snakes rejected a meal, which makes me real happy. My snakes are getting bigger and continue to stay healthy. Thank you guys for quality that has not steered me wrong:)

  • Gabriel Lopez
  • Quartz Hill, CA
  • Dismas Designer Constrictors
Gabriel Lopez
Rated 5 out of 5
May 29, 2022
Who are you feeding? 2 Corn snakes, 2 Spotted Pythons, Milk Snake, Rosy Boa, 14 Ball Pythons

Best Service Best Frozen feeders.

We have been using Layne Labs for several years. We have tried a few other companies, but none are as good a Layne. Their service and quality are the best. If there is an issue, they address it and take care of your needs. My daughters 20 snake seem to prefer Layne's rodents over any other too.

  • Gary Vogt
  • Oakland, CA
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