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
May 29, 2022
Who are you feeding? Ball Pythons, Carpet Python, Brazilian Rainbow Boa, Gopher Snakes

Highly Recommended Place to Buy!

I've purchased mice and rats from Layne Labs since 2016, and they've always been on-point with their deliveries. They're well-packaged, shipped very fast (although I live in California, so it's a short trek), and are top quality feeders that I've come to depend on for all my critters. Their customer service is excellent too, and have always replied promptly whenever I had an inquiry. Thank you Layne Labs for the amazing, consistent quality!

  • Joseph Lew
  • Rohnert Park, CA
Joseph Lew
Rated 5 out of 5
May 25, 2022
Who are you feeding? Three ball pythons

Layne Labs is the ultimate choice for feeding snakes

We got our ball pythons as babies and we were first time snake owners. We tried local pet store and other online vendors before finding out about Layne Labs. Once we ordered from Layne Labs, we haven't (and won't) go anywhere else to get frozen rats for our snakes, Mo, Larry, and Daryl. Rats are top quality, in sturdy packaging, and they aren't all stuck together with broken off tails, arms, and legs, like other places we've ordered from. Size variation is good and product arrives in dry ice. Highly recommend Layne Labs!

  • Sam R.
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
Samantha Roy
Rated 5 out of 5
May 25, 2022
Who are you feeding? Ball pythons

The best feeders

Layne labs has the highest quality feeders in my opinion. They are my go to for frozen rodents and are always punctual with their orders getting out to me in a timely manner. I highly recommend Layne Labs! Thanks

  • Matthew Marshall
  • Eureka, CA
  • Ball Brilliance
Matthew Marshall
Rated 5 out of 5
May 19, 2022
Who are you feeding? A collection of Ball pythons

Packed perfectly, will buy again!

I have had trouble finding quantities of frozen feeders locally, and had been burned by ordering rats from a different out of state company before. Layne Labs is the best experience I've had after keeping ball pythons for 12 years. Nice to know I can have a reliable source for feeders again.

  • Nic D
  • Seattle, WA
  • @scenicsnakes
Nic D

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