Mice Hoppers
Species
Mouse
Size grade
Hopper
Pack size
Sold individually
Delivery
Pickup only
Mice Hoppers
Sized for sub-adult snakes stepping up from fuzzies. This is a frozen Hopper mouse, approximately 7–13 g – a whole-prey feeder for growing snakes and larger juvenile monitors that have outgrown fuzzy mice. Frozen fresh and never previously thawed, it's sold individually and needs full thawing before feeding.
Key features
- Whole prey, not processed – a complete, balanced meal with fur, bone and organs intact.
- Hopper size grade – approximately 7–13 g, fully furred, the natural step after fuzzies.
- 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 feeds as your reptile grows.
- Sold individually – buy exactly the number you need.
Specifications
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| SKU | AA2315 |
| Barcode | 202161308 |
| Animal | Mouse (Mus musculus) |
| Size grade | Hopper, approx. 7–13 g |
| Form | Frozen whole prey, sold individually |
| Suitable for | Reptiles and birds of prey |
Which size do I 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.
| Size grade | Typical weight | Best suited to |
|---|---|---|
| Pinkie | 1.5–3 g | Hatchling to small juvenile snakes, small lizards |
| Fuzzy | 3–7 g | Juvenile snakes stepping up from pinkies |
| Hopper | 7–13 g | Sub-adult snakes and larger juvenile monitors |
| Adult | 18–30 g | Adult colubrids, smaller pythons and boas, monitors |
| Jumbo | 30 g and up | Larger adult pythons, boas and monitors |
This listing is the Hopper grade. We also stock Pinkie, Fuzzy, Adult and Jumbo mice separately.
Thawing and storage
Keep frozen at -18°C or below until you're ready to feed. Thaw fully before offering – either in the fridge for a few 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, and not suitable for
Suitable for: sub-adult snakes and larger juvenile monitors that have outgrown fuzzy mice but aren't yet on adult-sized prey.
Not suitable for: small juvenile snakes still on fuzzies – a hopper is a meaningful size jump. Also not suitable for herbivorous or insectivorous reptiles.
Common questions
What's the difference between a fuzzy and a hopper?
Fuzzies (approx. 3–7 g) have just started growing fur; hoppers (approx. 7–13 g) are fully furred and noticeably larger – it's the next clear step up in the size grading.
How many hoppers should I feed at once?
Most keepers feed one appropriately sized mouse per feed. If your snake is regularly finishing a hopper quickly and still hunting afterward, that's usually a sign it's ready to move up to Adult rather than being fed two hoppers at once.
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.
Warranty and delivery
Covered by your rights as an Australian consumer; contact us if there is a problem with it and we'll sort it out.
Frozen food is pick up only from our North Lakes store, because a pack that thaws on the way cannot be refrozen.
