{"product_id":"mice-adult","title":"Mice Adult","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA whole frozen mouse sized for adult colubrids, smaller pythons and monitors.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a frozen Adult mouse, approximately 18–30 g — a clean, whole-prey feeder for snakes, monitors and other carnivorous reptiles that have grown past hopper-sized prey. Frozen fresh and never previously thawed, it's sold individually and needs full thawing before feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhole prey, not processed\u003c\/strong\u003e — a complete, balanced meal with fur, bone and organs intact, exactly as an obligate carnivore is built to eat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size grade\u003c\/strong\u003e — approximately 18–30 g, the step up from Hoppers for reptiles that have outgrown smaller prey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrozen fresh, not freeze-dried\u003c\/strong\u003e — retains natural moisture and nutrition that freeze-dried prey loses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConsistent sizing within the grade\u003c\/strong\u003e — makes it easier to track how much your animal is eating over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold individually\u003c\/strong\u003e — buy exactly the number you need for your feeding schedule.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAA2317\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBarcode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e000202161301\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnimal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMouse (Mus musculus)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize grade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdult, approx. 18–30 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrozen whole prey, sold individually\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReptiles and birds of prey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich size do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMouse feeders are graded by weight, not just name, because \"Adult\" can mean a different size from one supplier to the next. As a general guide, choose a mouse close to the width of the thickest part of your snake's body — if you're unsure, size down rather than up to avoid a difficult feed or regurgitation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize grade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest suited to\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePinkie\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5–3 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHatchling to small juvenile snakes, small lizards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFuzzy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–7 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJuvenile snakes stepping up from pinkies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHopper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7–13 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSub-adult snakes and larger juvenile monitors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdult\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18–30 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdult colubrids, smaller pythons and boas, monitors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJumbo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 g and up\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarger adult pythons, boas and monitors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is the Adult grade. We also stock Pinkie, Fuzzy, Hopper and Jumbo mice separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThawing and storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep frozen at -18°C or below until you're ready to feed. Thaw fully before offering — either in the fridge for several hours, or sealed in a bag and submerged in cool water until soft all the way through, including the body cavity. Never microwave or use hot water, and never feed a mouse that's still cold or partly frozen in the middle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm to roughly room temperature before offering for the best feeding response. Never refreeze a mouse once it has thawed — if your reptile doesn't take it, discard it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e adult colubrid snakes, smaller pythons and boas, monitors and other carnivorous reptiles, plus birds of prey, sized appropriately to the Adult grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e hatchlings or small juvenile reptiles — an Adult mouse is too large a meal for them and risks regurgitation. Choose a Pinkie, Fuzzy or Hopper instead. Also not suitable for herbivorous or insectivorous reptiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I know if my snake needs Adult or Jumbo mice?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompare the mouse to the thickest part of your snake's body — it should be roughly the same width. If Adult mice are still a comfortable, complete meal, stay at this size; move up to Jumbo only once Adult mice stop being enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I refreeze a mouse if my reptile doesn't eat it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — once a frozen mouse has thawed it must be fed or discarded. Refreezing thawed prey is a food-safety risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo I need to warm the mouse before feeding?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull thawing to around room temperature gives the best feeding response from most snakes, which key in on warmth as well as movement and scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs whole prey better than processed reptile food?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor obligate carnivores like snakes and monitors, whole prey provides a complete, balanced diet — bones for calcium, organs for micronutrients, and fur for roughage — that's difficult to replicate in a processed food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a frozen item, delivery timing matters so it arrives still frozen. If you'd rather collect it yourself, our North Lakes store offers pickup — call 07 3888 5052 or email sales@nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au to arrange delivery timing or check same-day pickup availability. Covered by your rights as an Australian consumer; contact us if a delivery arrives thawed or damaged and we'll sort it out.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Frozen Food","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242284564771,"sku":"AA2317","price":32.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/adult_mouse__08416.1415659342.1280.1280__92067.1415659372.1280.1280__53787.1466683059.1280.1280__03009.1466683660.jpg?v=1786067127","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/mice-adult","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}