• Whole prey, not processed — a complete, balanced meal with fur, bone and organs intact.
• Fuzzy size grade — approximately 3–7 g, with a light coat of fur just coming through, the natural next step after pinkies.
• Frozen fresh, not freeze-dried — keeps the natural moisture and nutrition freeze-dried prey loses.
• Consistent sizing within the grade — makes it easier to plan a feeding schedule as your juvenile snake grows.
• Sold individually — buy exactly the number you need.

Mouse 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.

This listing is the Fuzzy grade. We also stock Pinkie, Hopper, Adult and Jumbo mice separately.

Keep 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.

Warm 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.

Suitable for: juvenile snakes that have outgrown pinkie mice but aren't yet ready for hoppers, plus similarly sized lizards and monitors.

Not suitable for: 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.

How do I know when to move my snake from pinkies to fuzzies?

Once 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.

My juvenile snake refused a fuzzy mouse — what should I do?

Go 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.

Can I refreeze a mouse if my reptile doesn't eat it?

No — once thawed, a mouse must be fed or discarded. Refreezing thawed prey is a food-safety risk.

Is whole prey better than processed reptile food?

For 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.

As 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.