Mini Freezer for rat storage?

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Originally Posted by ewaldrep

I have a similar problem, not cost wise but size wise. I only have three snakes but keeping rats with my veggies is not appealing. I could use a freezer that is 2 Cu Ft just so it does not take up a lot of room and I can keep the rats separate. Looks like I'm just not gonna find what I would like. :(

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Why not? Its just raw meat, like a steak or porkchop. If you're worried about contamination, just put the feeders inside an airtight tupperware. If it's a sight thing, line the container with paper or find an opaque one.

I found mine on Craigslist. Paid $50 for it. I think it's somewhere in the 5 cu ft range.

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Originally Posted by Inarikins

Why not?

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Couple of reasons,1) while it doesn't bother me or my daughter too much, my wife and my babysitter don't like it a bit, 2) I got the last couple of purchases from Rodent pro so the rats are urine and feces stained therefore "not as appealing" as my nice clean steak, fish, shrimp, and other meats stored with my veggies, 3) I love snakes but not rodents so much. Its just not preferable :)

I looked at Craigslist before I finally broke down and spent the 250 on a brand new 5.something cubic foot stand up deep freeze. I have my rats and mice on the little ledge on the right side and they go from top to bottom. I have about 300 rats, 240 small and 60+ pups in there. We have it blocked off for regular food but I know I could get 1000+ rodents in there if I wanted to. Plus, I go a 2 year replacement warranty on it if it ever breaks.

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Originally Posted by ewaldrep

Couple of reasons,1) while it doesn't bother me or my daughter too much, my wife and my babysitter don't like it a bit, 2) I got the last couple of purchases from Rodent pro so the rats are urine and feces stained therefore "not as appealing" as my nice clean steak, fish, shrimp, and other meats stored with my veggies, 3) I love snakes but not rodents so much. Its just not preferable :)

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Well, there's your problem.

I would never order from Rodent Pro just because of the fact that they often have dirty feeders (and I've heard rumors of them carrying parasites). If you're going to keep feeders with human food and are worried about things like feces on the rats, order from somewhere like Layne Labs. Not sure about Rodent Pro, but Layne Labs is USDA certified and supplies zoos and things.

Still, a sealed ziploc inside an airtight tupperware should solve your problem. Your meat is hopefully sealed as well and not just loose in the freezer.

Though, I'm curious. Where are you keeping your feeders now, if not in the freezer with your food? You mentioned you don't have a smaller freezer, right?

Thanks, I just ordered my next feeders from Layne Labs but I needed an order and they were short for a while so I had to pick some up from the monthly reptile show.

I've been using this one for a couple years, really like it and it was well worth the expense. No more rats touching my death by chocolate.

http://www.sears.com/kenmore-5.1-cu-...5&blockType=G5