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Layne Labs colored feeder mice are great for transitioning animals onto frozen mice, as they look more like the natural prey of many types of wildlife. But there is one important difference. Our colored feeder mice are bred in our USDA licensed facility, with a constant flow of fresh air, clean drinking water, nutritious food and clean, dry bedding. This guarantees they will provide top quality nutrition for the animals in your care.
Layne Labs feeder mice are quickly and humanely euthanized; individually flash frozen with legs and tail tucked neatly under counted into re-closeable freezer bags and promptly shipped to your door, ensuring their freshness and quality.

What types of animals eat Colored Mice?

Reptiles:
Meat eating snakes and lizards being cared for in wildlife rehabilitation centers may be more likely to start feeding if offered frozen colored mice, which look more like what they eat in the wild. Pet reptiles, especially those picky eaters, might be intrigued enough by the difference in color and be more tempted to eat. Layne Labs colored mice are raised in the same way as our white mice, which means you can be sure you are feeding your snake or lizard top quality food.
Birds of Prey:
Many birds of prey (also known as raptors) feed primarily on rodents in the wild. Wild rodents are rarely white, so raptors coming into wildlife rehabilitation centers may not recognize white mice as prey at first. This makes Layne Labs colored mice a great choice for those who need to transition wild birds of prey onto frozen mice. Orphaned raptors being prepared for return to the wild can be given colored feeder mice as it comes closer to time for their release to get them used to natural colored prey.
Thousands of sick, injured or orphaned birds of prey are rescued every year and brought to local Wildlife Rehabilitation facilities to be cared for until they can return to the wild. If you find an injured, sick or orphaned raptor, or any other wild animal, please contact your nearest local wildlife rehabilitator. You can view our list of wildlife rehabilitators to find the one closest to you.
Wild Carnivore Diet:
Many wild carnivores depend on rodents for the majority of their diet. But carnivores who come into wildlife rehabilitation centers may not recognize white mice as prey. For them, offering some colored feeder mice can often get them started eating as they recover from illness or injury. For orphaned baby mammals feeding more natural looking prey helps them prepare for life back in the wild. And, while it can be convenient to feed carnivores in zoos or education facilities on commercial diet, the addition of whole colored mice can provide enrichment and dietary benefits.

SizeWeightDays OldLengthLife StageFur
Small10-14g18-242-2.75"WeanedYes
Medium14-18g25-352.25-3"WeanedYes
Large18-29g35-452.5-3.5"WeanedYes
Jumbo29+g120+3.5-4.25"RetiredYes
Preparation and Feeding Instructions:
  1. Do not handle reptile before offering feeder.
  2. Always feed reptiles separately.
  3. Place rodent bag in warm water until thawed. Do not microwave.
  4. When completely thawed, grasp the  feeder with tongs and present to reptile.
  5. Feeding response may be encouraged by wiggling rodent.
  6. Release feeder when reptile strikes and acquires.
  7. Avoid the risk of bites: Always wash hands after handling feeder rodents.
  8. Never prepare or store frozen feeders where human food is prepared, stored, or consumed.
*Frequency of feeding depends on the species. Please check with your vet or pet professional for advice.

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Rated 5 out of 5
December 5, 2022
Who are you feeding? Western Screech Owl

Layne Labs is a lifesaver!

We order bulk large fuzzies every few months. The orders come quickly and frozen. They really can be relied on a trusted. Our little guy has been eating Layne Labs mice for well over 5 years and he continues to be happy and healthy.

  • Dharinne
  • Los Angeles, CA
Dharinne
Rated 5 out of 5
November 13, 2022
Who are you feeding? Rattlesnakes and a Colorado River toad

A Great Product and Service!

I teach dogs to avoid rattlesnakes and Colorado River Toads in Tucson, Arizona. My rattlesnakes are extremely valuable to me. I’ve had my oldest since 2004. They’ve had their venom glands and duct surgically removed to protect myself and the dogs that I work with. They are a huge investment and a huge part of my business. I trust Layne Labs to reliably supply a clean food source for mt snakes and toad. You guys are the best!

  • Vanya
  • Tucson, AZ
  • Animal Magnetism, LLC
Vanya
Rated 5 out of 5
September 23, 2022
Who are you feeding? Two Irian Jaya Carpet Pythons

They love their food!

I’ve bought rats, mice, and quail chicks, and have yet to have a snake turn their nose up to them. Great packaging, clean rodents, happy carpet pythons!

  • Amanda L
  • Knoxville, IA
Amanda L
Rated 5 out of 5
September 17, 2022
Who are you feeding? 5 foot corn snake

Buy fresh feeders

It was very easy to purchase fresh feeders and the order arrived promptly overnight. The quality is much better that she can get in a local pet shop.

  • Wendy
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • Pet owner
Wendy

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