Reptile Enthusiasts Appreciate High-Quality Frozen Pinkies

by | Aug 22, 2014 | Pets

Whether your business is animal breeding, wildlife rehabilitation, zoo feeders, nature center keepers, falconers, rehabbers of birds of prey, or reptile keepers or owners we know that you seek well-kept frozen feeder mice and have come to know the unique differences in the sizes and qualities of feeder mice on the market. The suppliers that care for their mice and raise them in a healthy environment will naturally feed them a proper diet and monitor them round-the-clock. They know exactly what kind of feeder mice you are looking for, and they strive to provide it.

Feeder Mice are Available in Multiple Sizes
1. Pinky mice:
Extra small frozen pinkies are usually one day old and range in size from 0.5 to 1.0 inch in length not including the tail. They weight approximately 1.5 to 1.99 grams. They are called “pinkies” because of their color, as they have not yet formed their hair coat. They are considered neonatal.

Small pinkies are also pink in color without their hair coats and are approximately one to two days old. They are also 0.5 to 1.0 inch in length, but are heavier (approximately 2.0 to 2.49 grams) in weight. They are also classified as neonatal.

Large pinkies are about the same length in size (0.5 to 1.0 inches) and weigh 2.5 to 2.99 grams each. They are still hairless and pink and are three to four days old.

2. Fuzzies:
Peach fuzzies are available in white and dark and are usually five to nine days of age and will be approximately 1.0 to 1.25 inches in length and weigh 3.0 to 4.49 grams.

Fuzzies have developed a full coat of hair at this point and are 10 to 13 days of age. They are slightly larger at 1.25 to 1.50 inches and approximately 4.50 to 6.99 grams in weight.

3. Adult Feeder mice:
Many sizes and weights ranging from 7.0 to 45+ grams in weight and up to body lengths of 3.45 inches.

Packaging Can Have a Big Impact on the Condition They Will Arrive
Many of the finest feeder companies take extra steps to insure that frozen pinkies and fuzzy mice are flash frozen before being vacuum packed in durable plastic. This ensures they will separate easily and make feeding your reptiles and birds simpler and neater.

For all of your feeder mice needs contact the experts at website for details and time estimates. They will be glad to make suggestions and guarantee that your feeder mice will arrive in perfect condition.

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