Mice Weaners

• Mid-ladder size – weaners sit in the middle of the feeder mouse size range, roughly 9–15 g each.
• Whole animal, single ingredient – nothing added, nothing removed.
• Frozen, not live – no feeding-response risk to your reptile and nothing to house or care for before use.
• Consistent sizing – graded to the weaner class so portions stay predictable as you plan feeds.

Feeder mice are graded by size, not age alone. A common rule of thumb is to choose a mouse close to the widest part of the reptile's body – go smaller if you're unsure, since undersized prey is safer than oversized prey.

These weight bands are the widely used industry standard for feeder mouse grading and are a guide, not a guarantee – individual animals vary. We currently stock pinkie, weaner and XL jumbo; ask in-store if you need fuzzie, hopper or standard adult sizes.

100% whole mouse, frozen. No additives, colours, preservatives or fillers – this is an intact animal, not a formulated food.

A guaranteed analysis (crude protein, fat, fibre, moisture, ash) is not published for whole-prey items the way it is for manufactured pellets or flakes, because there is no manufacturer formulation to declare. Whole prey supplies muscle, organ, bone and fur in natural proportions, which is the basis of a whole-prey feeding diet for carnivorous reptiles.

• Suitable for: sub-adult snakes and larger juvenile reptiles ready to move up from hopper-sized prey.
• Not suitable for: hatchlings and small juveniles, for whom a weaner is oversized – use a pinkie, fuzzie or hopper instead; also too small for larger adult snakes, which need adult or XL jumbo sizing.

Keep frozen until you're ready to feed. Thaw in a sealed bag in the fridge, or in room-temperature water changed every 10–15 minutes, until soft all the way through – never in a microwave, which cooks prey unevenly. Warm the thawed mouse to roughly body temperature in warm water for a few minutes before offering it, as many reptiles respond better to a warm feed. Never refreeze a thawed mouse – feed it the same day or discard it.

Treat frozen prey like raw meat: thaw it separately from human food, wash your hands and any tongs or containers after handling, and disinfect the thawing area. Discard any uneaten thawed prey rather than offering it to another animal.

• Zoo Med Plastic Feeding Tongs – more hygienic than fingers when offering thawed prey, and lets you add a little movement to trigger a feeding response.

There's no manufacturer warranty on a food item as such – the consumer guarantee under Australian Consumer Law that the product is of acceptable quality and matches its description still applies. Transfer it to your own freezer as soon as it arrives.

Frozen food is pick up only from our North Lakes store, because a pack that thaws on the way cannot be refrozen.

How many weaners come in a pack?

One mouse per pack, sold individually so you can buy exactly the number of feeds you need.

What size reptile is a weaner for?

Weaners suit sub-adult snakes and larger juvenile reptiles – the width of the mouse should be close to the widest part of the reptile.

Can I refreeze a thawed weaner?

No. Once it's thawed, feed it the same day or discard it.

How do I know if I need a weaner or an adult mouse?

Compare the mouse to the thickest part of your reptile – if a weaner looks noticeably narrower than that point, it's time to move up to adult or XL jumbo.