{"product_id":"mice-fuzzies","title":"Mice Fuzzies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe step-up size for juvenile snakes moving on from pinkies.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a frozen Fuzzy mouse, approximately 3–7 g — a whole-prey feeder for young snakes that have outgrown pinkie mice but aren't ready for a full hopper. 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFuzzy size grade\u003c\/strong\u003e — approximately 3–7 g, with a light coat of fur just coming through, the natural next step after pinkies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrozen fresh, not freeze-dried\u003c\/strong\u003e — keeps the natural moisture and nutrition freeze-dried prey loses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConsistent sizing within the grade\u003c\/strong\u003e — makes it easier to plan a feeding schedule as your juvenile snake grows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold individually\u003c\/strong\u003e — buy exactly the number you need.\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\u003eAA2314\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBarcode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e202161306\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\u003eFuzzy, approx. 3–7 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. 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 Fuzzy grade. We also stock Pinkie, Hopper, Adult 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 a couple of hours, or sealed in a bag and submerged in cool water until soft all the way through. 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 juvenile snakes that have outgrown pinkie mice but aren't yet ready for hoppers, plus similarly sized lizards and monitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e hatchlings still on pinkies — a fuzzy is a meaningful size jump and may be too large for a very young snake. Also not suitable for herbivorous or insectivorous reptiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I know when to move my snake from pinkies to fuzzies?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce pinkie mice stop being a satisfying meal — your snake finishes them quickly and still looks for more — it's usually time to size up. Watch your snake's girth rather than a fixed schedule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMy juvenile snake refused a fuzzy mouse — what should I do?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGo back to pinkies for another feed or two before trying again, and check the mouse was fully thawed and warmed. Reptiles that have recently shed or are stressed by a new enclosure often skip a feed regardless of prey size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I refreeze a mouse if my reptile doesn't eat it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — once thawed, a mouse must be fed or discarded. Refreezing thawed prey is a food-safety risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs whole prey better than processed reptile food?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor obligate carnivores, 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":55242285646115,"sku":"AA2314","price":16.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/fuz_mouse__41361.1415658265.1280.1280__74866.1415658305.1280.1280__45104.1466682131.1280.1280__18480.1532577090.jpg?v=1786067126","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/mice-fuzzies","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}