frozen mice/rats

[imh0813]

How long can they stay in the freezer for until they begin losing their nutrition? I only have a single BP that is eating large mice right now, f/t. The problem is a pack of 4 of them is costing me $11, and after looking at some prices online I was thinking about buying larger and more cost effective. My concern is them going bad or losing their ability to satisfy his requirements after a certain amount of weeks. He eats 1 every 5 days right now.

[JeffJ]

6 month minimum if they are vacuum sealed

[imh0813]

nevermind..I went to rodentpro and micedirect and didn't realize shipping was so expensive...obviously those are for people with A LOT of snakes..anyone know of any place other than a pet store in PA or a good website to use?

[JeffJ]

check here http://www.ball-pythons.net/forums/s...ad.php?t=31956

[imh0813]

thank you

[southb]

I've had some last longer but if they start to have any "white" freezer burnt looking areas on them I never feed them.

[DutchHerp]

I've wondered about this myself, good question.

[Argentra]

Do not, repeat DO NOT, buy frozen rodents from Petsmart or Petco! I imagine that's what you're doing when you say 4 for $11. Those rodents are regularly freezer burned and can have a horrid smell when thawed (which no frozen rodents should). Even if you have to go to a specialty reptile store and get pre-killed rodents to freeze yourself, it's a TON better than going to Petsmart or Petco!

That said, try getting a mid-sized order from an online supplier. Yes, the shipping can be pricey but its worth it knowing you have quality food for your snake. Doing a good search and comparison of the different dealers, as well as contacting them and telling them your situation, can give you more options than you might realize.
Also, if you have a vacuum sealer of your own then frozen rodents can last up to a year. Just keep resealing them and they're good to go.

[southb]

If you don't like to pay for shipping buy them at expos and reptile shows. I buy mine for cheap......I think this is right
extra large mice .65
large mice .60
pinkies .10

Large rats are only $1.00

Sure beats the heck out of ordering them. He lets me buy at the start of the show and pick them up on my way out.

[imh0813]

anyone know when the next expo is in PA?