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    Trouble finding snake food in DFW

    Up here in Denton, there is not a pet store that sells rat pups. I've got my little guys on adult mice, but want to get them on rats asap. I'm wondering if it is better to feed live/pre killed mice, or try and get them on frozen/thawed rats? Also, if any of you in North Texas know a rat breeder near Denton, PM me!

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    They are all between 150-250 grams

    Thanks guys!

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    I say it is better to feed frozen thawed, not only because you will be saving money but because you can easily store it and do not have to worry about the mouse bitten your snake(a dead mouse wont bite back!), Also the freezing process kills any parasites the mouse may have been carrying while live!

    Look at Rodentpro.com they have great prices on all size rats and mice along with other whole prey items.

    http://rodentpro.com/
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    Re: Trouble finding snake food in DFW

    If you're ever in Fort Worth check out http://www.bigcheeserodents.com/

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    Re: Trouble finding snake food in DFW

    The best is to feed what works and his convenient for you, now if you want to switch to F/T rats it's gonna be a 2 steps operation.

    Switching is not easy and well establish animals ten to switch with a little more ease.

    You either need to go from live mouse to live rats as your first step than after a few successful feeding switch to F/T as your second step

    Or switch from live to F/T mice and than switch to F/T rats.

    Just remember switching can take time and tough love which means the animal might go weeks or months without food.
    Deborah Stewart


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    Re: Trouble finding snake food in DFW

    Thanks! I was just nervous about switching to frozen because they don't have a lotta meat on them yet. They all take pre-killed and I'm letting the mice cool off to room temperature so they are more used to it. Rodent pro seems amazing considering the amount of mice I'm buying every week!

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    Re: Trouble finding snake food in DFW

    I know it's already been mentioned here but Big Cheese Rodents are great and right in your area. I'd definitely check them out. A lot cheaper on shipping than what Rodentpro is going to be. I used RodentPro once and I don't like their packaging. It came in ziplocks where Big Cheese comes in cryovac which lasts a lot longer in the freezer.

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    Re: Trouble finding snake food in DFW

    You might have already done it but try checking craigslist some times some people breed rodents for their snakes and try to sell off the excess.

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    Re: Trouble finding snake food in DFW

    Im gonna head over to big cheese and give it a go then

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