Frozen feeder mice and rats

Hello, a local ace hardware has a bunch of frozen mice and rats and unbelievable prices. (Like $4 for five mice good). Only thing is that they don't have dates on the mice and no one there could give me a good answer on how long they've been frozen. My question is how long can they stay frozen for and how can I check to see if they are still good to feed to my snakes!? Thanks all!


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Ace has feeder mice....Whaaaa?

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Originally Posted by Sunnieskys

Ace has feeder mice....Whaaaa?

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Yeah, this is a weird ace/pet shop hybrid thing. They have fish and rodents and spiders along with tanks and reptile supplies.


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If you feel the bag and feel ice crystals I would say no. Ask if you can open one?

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If you feel the bag and feel ice crystals I would say no. Ask if you can open one?

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They are just in plastic bags. Feel ice crystals? Where/what you mean?


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Can you see the mice? The mouse should feel smooth in the bag not all lumpy from ice crystals.

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Can you see the mice? The mouse should feel smooth in the bag not all lumpy from ice crystals.

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Yes. They are in clear plastic ziplock bags.


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Do you see any white spots from freezer burn? If you do I wouldn't get them.

white spots like frost? or like discolored tissue/fur?

Well both. But I was asking about freezer burn or frost. That indicates the door opening a closing a lot. Which is a slight thaw refreeze.