Pinky Rats – Regular Price – $1.69
1 – 4 days old. Has not developed fur.
Recommended for: Snakes, birds of prey, large reptiles, amphibians, and exotic carnivorous pets
Safer alternative to live feeding: Frozen/thawed feeders help reduce the chance of injury during feeding sessions
Quantity per package: 25 Pinky Rats per bag
Age: 1 - 4 days old
Individual Weight: 3.0 - 9.99 g
Bag Weight: 75 - 250 g
Length (head & body): 1.5 - 2.0 inches
Quantity in packs: 25 pieces
Fur Condition: Hairless / No Fur
Storage Instructions: Keep frozen until ready for the thawing process
Feeding Style: Frozen / Thawed whole prey feeder rats
Development Stage: Neonate
Coat type: White, No Fur
Size range: 9 sizes available, from Pinky to Colossal rats
| Stage | Weight |
|---|---|
| Pinky Rats (1-4 days old) | 3.0 - 9.99 g |
| Fuzzy Rats (9 - 12 days old) | 10 - 18 g |
| Pup Rats (13 - 19 days old) | 19 - 29 g |
| Weaned Rats (20 - 24 days old) | 30 - 45 g |
| Small Rats (25 - 30 days old) | 46 - 84 g |
| Medium Rats (42 - 60 days old) | 85 - 149 g |
| Large Rats (42 - 60 days old) | 150-279 g |
| Jumbo Rats (6-8 months old) | 280-399 g |
| Colossal (9-12 months old) | 500 - 800 g |
Feeding tip: Choose a feeder approximately equal to the widest portion of your reptile's body. When unsure, selecting a slightly smaller feeder is often recommended to prevent regurgitation and keep feeding stress-free.
Flash frozen: Quickly frozen after processing to help retain freshness and nutritional quality
packaging shelf life: Food-grade vacuum-sealed bags to minimize freezer burn and extend
Diet: Raised on scientifically formulated feed designed to support health and nutritional value
Size accuracy: Each unit is individually weighed for consistent, reliable sizing
Euthanasia method: CO₂ euthanasia process following AVMA guidelines
Insulation system: High-performance encapsulated fiberglass insulated blanket
Handling environment: Processed in a sanitary, professionally managed facility
Irradiation: Treated by irradiation for added safety for you and your pet
Shipping carrier: FedEx Ground
Delivery method: Shipped with dry ice to ensure the product stays frozen in transit
Availability: In stock year-round with a consistent nationwide supply
Shipping details: Orders received before 8:00 AM CST on Monday will ship that same Monday
| Nutrient | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Protein | 13.5% |
| Fat | 4.3% |
| Ash | 2.0% |
| Moisture | 79.2% |
| Energy (kcal/g) | 5.3 |
Pinky Rats contain a balanced mix of 13.5% protein and natural fats, along with a high moisture content of 79.2%. This specific structural distribution offers an energy-dense, easily metabolized meal that supports rapid skeletal growth and smooth digestion in juvenile reptiles transitioning to larger prey styles.
To safely thaw your feeders, submerge the vacuum-sealed bag in a container of cool or lukewarm water for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until the core becomes completely pliable. Never subject raw prey to microwaves or boiling water, as localized cooking destroys essential cellular vitamins and degrades structural proteins.
Different mammalian species have distinct olfactory signatures, which can lead to initial hesitation in some reptiles when interacting with them. You can successfully override this by "scenting" the rat pinky—rubbing a thoroughly thawed mouse feeder across its surface before presentation. Warming the item in a watertight bag to a natural body temperature and using long feeding tongs to mimic minor movement will reliably activate their predatory strike reflex.
Our pinkies are packed inside commercial-grade, air-tight barrier packaging to ensure clean storage alongside standard household items. When preparing a meal, follow strict sanitary practices by using designated feeding tools, keeping the storage bag tightly sealed, and thoroughly washing hands and surrounding surfaces with warm antibacterial soap immediately after use.
Every order is packed inside a specialized high-performance container lined with an encapsulated fiberglass insulation blanket and layered with a precise mass of solid dry ice blocks. This maintains a continuous, sub-zero deep-freeze environment through standard logistics routing, ensuring your products remain solidly frozen from our facility to your doorstep.
Yes. Dry ice is frozen carbon dioxide gas that naturally dissipates into the air over time. The structural safety of the shipment depends entirely on the state of the feeders themselves; if the pinky rats are completely firm to the touch or display visible surface frost crystals upon unboxing, the cold chain remains uncompromised, and they can go straight into your freezer.
This was the first time I have ordered from your company as well as ordering frozen mice/rats through the mail. I am so impressed with the shipment, packing, and the way the mice/rats are packaged. I have not opened them yet, but they appear to be very fresh. The Go Herping channel on Youtube highly recommended your company. I look forward to trying out your products on my milk snake and ball python. With the way you took such care in the packing of the rodents, as well as the packing/shipping, I am quite sure I will be very pleased. Thank you so much and have a wonderful afternoon.
I placed my order and received my order in perfect condition. Thanks for your help, looking forward to doing more business with you in the future.
We received the mice last week and are very happy with them. Thanks a lot for making this so easy, and I’ll be happy to give you my business when we need feeders in the future.
I just received my package in the mail today. Thank you for your fast response and quick shipping. The product arrived in excellent condition.
I just had to stop in the middle of a feeding session to thank you. Just as food and water are the staples of human life, of course rodents are the sole foundation of my career. I have been impressed lately with the quality of your rodents. Not just lately, but all along. It just […]
- Don
Read More
© 2026 Big Cheese Rodent Factory. All rights reserved.
