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innoxia



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PostPosted: Mon Sep 04, 2006 5:06 pm    Post subject: Where to get mice/rats? Reply with quote


Well, it's about time to feed the snake, but I don't know where I should get the mice/rats. I've seen Feeders Supply advertised on TV and I've been to their website, but they say nothing about the rodents. Does anyone know if they carry them for food purposes? Or, know of any other places that sell them?
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 04, 2006 5:19 pm    Post subject: Re: Where to get mice/rats? Reply with quote

innoxia wrote:
Well, it's about time to feed the snake, but I don't know where I should get the mice/rats. I've seen Feeders Supply advertised on TV and I've been to their website, but they say nothing about the rodents. Does anyone know if they carry them for food purposes? Or, know of any other places that sell them?


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smerf217



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PostPosted: Mon Sep 04, 2006 5:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Well, you can get mice/rats from just about any pet store. I don't think I have been to one that didn't sell them. Now, finding frozen may be a little more challenging. There is a post on here somewhere that talks a little about the loss of nutrients through the freezing process. I feed live and just stun them a little before feeding time. Prices vary, but a store shouldn't charge a arm and a leg for feeder rodents.

you can check out www.rodentpro.com as well
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Luke S. Tick



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PostPosted: Mon Sep 04, 2006 5:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Petco. $5. Smallest they have are medium sized rats, so if it's a smaller snake go with a mouse, $2. Just be prepared if your friend doesn't eat right away.

I know nothing about Feeders Supplies. Call them. The worst they'll do is chuckle and say no.

Luke
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stumpy_wigmaker



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PostPosted: Mon Sep 04, 2006 5:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I would try local pet stores, if they're not frozen you freeze it yourslef. The pet store around here will kill it for you if need be Very Happy Look online for a reptile show near you as well, they have vendors that sell frozen in bulk for a good years supplies for 30-40 bucks! Good luck! Wink
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innoxia



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PostPosted: Mon Sep 04, 2006 6:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Well, you can get mice/rats from just about any pet store. I don't think I have been to one that didn't sell them. Now, finding frozen may be a little more challenging. There is a post on here somewhere that talks a little about the loss of nutrients through the freezing process. I feed live and just stun them a little before feeding time. Prices vary, but a store shouldn't charge a arm and a leg for feeder rodents.

you can check out www.rodentpro.com as well

I couldn't bring myself to 'stun' one of them. I know, it sounds girly, but I would just feel too bad.

Anyway, I'll check rodentpro.com out...thanks Smile


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Petco. $5. Smallest they have are medium sized rats, so if it's a smaller snake go with a mouse, $2. Just be prepared if your friend doesn't eat right away.

I know nothing about Feeders Supplies. Call them. The worst they'll do is chuckle and say no.

Luke

Unfortunately, we moved to one of the only places in the US that doesn't have a Petco within 100 miles Go Kentucky!


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Look online for a reptile show near you as well, they have vendors that sell frozen in bulk for a good years supplies for 30-40 bucks! Good luck!

That's a good idea Very Happy Thank you.
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slitheringin



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PostPosted: Mon Sep 04, 2006 9:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Unfortunately, we moved to one of the only places in the US that doesn't have a Petco within 100 miles Go Kentucky!


No, dear, you're not the only one. Arkansas is right up there with you Evil or Very Mad
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innoxia



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PostPosted: Tue Sep 05, 2006 12:00 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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No, dear, you're not the only one. Arkansas is right up there with you


Aw Laughing, Funny, my hometown is actually in Arkansas.
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slitheringin



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PostPosted: Tue Sep 05, 2006 1:00 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

innoxia wrote:
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No, dear, you're not the only one. Arkansas is right up there with you


Aw Laughing, Funny, my hometown is actually in Arkansas.

I did a search and the closest one to me is Little Rock. About 4 hours drive.
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