Inhumane leads to unnecessary suffering for the mice.Frozen-thawed snakes still thrive on frozen-thawed After a rodent dies and is frozen, some of those nutrients are no longer there, but not to a dramatic effect. Natural, A lot of snake-owners believe live is a better option because it’s natural for the snake.I’ll be going over the pro’s and con’s of both frozen and live. Should it be frozen-thawed, or should it be live? Sometimes this will depend on your snake. There is a lot of debate surrounding how you should feed your snake. Frozen rodents, frozen for the primary purpose of being snake food, though some lizards can be fed frozen and thawed mice. What are frozen feeder mice?įrozen feeder mice or rats are precisely that. You’ll learn everything you need to to start feeding your snake(s) frozen feeder mice. I’ll be going in-depth and discussing everything you need to know about feeding frozen mice, rats, and other rodents. There are a few snakes who will need bigger prey or some that enjoy a bit of variety. At this stage they are the largest mice we offer and are available with white fur, dark fur or without fur.Pet snakes generally eat frozen mice and rats. At this stage they have reached sexual maturity and are available with white fur, dark fur or without fur.Įxtra-Large Mice, sometimes known as retired breeders, are generally 5-6 months old and range in weight from 30.00-45.00+ grams. Large Mice, sometimes known as adults, are generally 25-30 days old and range in weight from18.00-29.99 grams. They are capable of eating and drinking on their own and are available with white fur, dark fur or without fur. Medium Mice, sometimes known as weanlings, are generally 20-24 days old and range in weight from 13.00-17.99 grams. They have fully opened their eyes and are starting to eat and drink on their own and are available with white fur, dark fur or without fur. Small Mice, sometimes known as hoppers, are generally 14-19 days old and range in weight from 7.00-12.99 grams. At this stage they have not opened their eyes yet, but have developed a coat of fur and are available with white fur, dark fur or without fur. These would be the perfect size for those animals in which the pinkies are too small, but the regular fuzzies are too large.įuzzy Mice, sometimes known as large fuzzies, are generally 10-13 days of age and range in weight from 4.50-6.99 grams. They may be starting to develop a slight coat of white or dark fur. Peach Fuzzy Mice, sometimes known as small fuzzies, are generally 5-9 days of age and range in weight from 3.00-4.49 grams. This is the last stage a mouse is considered a neonatal mouse before being considered a juvenile. They are called pinkies because they appear pink in color, as they have not formed a coat of fur yet. Large Pinky Mice are generally 3-4 days old and vary in size from 0.50”- 1.00” long, not including tail length and weigh 2.50-2.99 grams. Small Pinky Mice are generally 1-2 days old and range in weight from 2.00-2.49 grams. They are called pinkies because they appear pink in color, as they have not formed a coat of fur yet Pinky MiceĮxtra-Small Pinky Mice are generally 1 day old and range in weight from 1.50-1.99 grams. This will help prevent your snake from regurgitating the mouse.Ĭontinue reading to learn more about the various sizes of feeder mice and how can help you provide a balanced diet for your pet. If you're unclear as to what size is most appropriate for your snake, our experts recommend selecting a size too small as opposed to a size that is too large. When selecting the appropriate sized prey item for your snake, start by choosing the size that shares the same circumference as the thickest part of the snake’s body. Ultimately, the size of the mouse you need depends on the size of the snake you are feeding. Choosing the Right Frozen Feeder Mice for Snakesīefore you offer feeder mice to your snake, it's important to make sure you've chosen the right size.
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