Frozen Rats

The Best Quality Frozen Rats, Delivered to Your Door

Here at the Northampton Reptile Centre, we know that feeding your exotic pets the right prey item makes a real difference. That's why we've sourced our frozen rats from trusted suppliers who meet our standards for nutrition, welfare and quality, including PLT frozen rats, one of the most respected names in high quality diets for reptiles.

Frozen rats are a nutritious meal for a wide range of species. They make an ideal staple diet for adult snakes, including pythons and other large constrictors, as well as turtles, tortoises, lizards, amphibians, monitors and other reptiles that require whole prey items. Slightly larger than mice, frozen rats are a natural step up as your snake grows, offering a complete prey item packed with protein, vitamins, minerals and fat in the right proportions for your animal's health.

Our rats are farm bred and raised in clean environments before being humanely slaughtered and flash frozen shortly after to lock in their nutritional value. Each order is packed into individually sealed packs, placed in a polystyrene box with dry ice to keep everything frozen in transit, and dispatched with a next day delivery courier so your frozen food arrives in great condition, ready to thaw when you need it. We back every order with a full guarantee on our frozen food deliveries.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size PLT frozen rats should I buy for adult snakes? 

It depends on the species and weight of your snake. As a general guide, the prey item should be roughly the same width as the widest part of your snake's body. We stock a full range of weight brackets from pups through to large adults, so there's a perfect size for every stage of growth.

Are frozen rats a complete prey item?

Yes. A whole frozen rat provides a nutritionally balanced meal, containing the right levels of protein, fat, vitamins and minerals for carnivorous reptiles and other exotic pets. For species like pythons and larger snakes, they're one of the most complete and convenient feeding options available.

How should I defrost frozen rats before feeding? 

The safest method is to thaw your frozen rats in the fridge overnight or at room temperature for a few hours before feeding. Never defrost in hot water or a microwave. Once fully thawed, feed promptly and defrost only the amount needed.

Can I store frozen rats long term? 

Yes, frozen rats store well in a standard home freezer. Keep them in their sealed packs and store flat to save space. Buying in bulk is a convenient way to keep a good stock on hand so your reptiles are never left waiting for their next meal.