{"product_id":"rats-small-adult","title":"Rats Small adult","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA full-size rat for sub-adult and adult snakes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frozen small adult rats are humanely pre-killed, fully grown but not the largest grade, then snap-frozen whole. They suit sub-adult to smaller adult pythons and monitors that have outgrown weaners, and are sold individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumanely pre-killed and snap-frozen\u003c\/strong\u003e — no live feeding, no injury risk to your reptile, no welfare concerns from confining live prey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall adult grade\u003c\/strong\u003e — a fully grown rat sized below medium, large and XL jumbo grades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePredictable sizing\u003c\/strong\u003e — a reliable step for snakes that have outgrown weaner rats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold individually\u003c\/strong\u003e — buy exactly what a feed needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich rat size do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatch the rat to the thickest part of your snake's body, not its length. A rat noticeably wider than your snake's girth risks regurgitation; a rat noticeably narrower wastes a feed. If in doubt, size down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\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\u003ePinkies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 5–10 g, unfurred\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHatchling snakes and very small juvenile pythons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeaners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 30–70 g, furred\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowing juvenile pythons and similarly sized snakes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall adult\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 120–180 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSub-adult to smaller adult pythons and monitors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXL Jumbo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 250 g and up\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge adult pythons and large monitors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are typical weight bands used across the Australian frozen-rodent trade. Rats are natural animals and individual weight varies within each grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients and guaranteed analysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e whole rat (100%). No additives, preservatives, colours or fillers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA formal guaranteed analysis — crude protein, crude fat, crude fibre, moisture, ash — is not published for whole-prey feeders, since they are not a manufactured food with a nutrition panel. If your reptile needs a supplemented diet, dust or gut-load as your vet or herpetological society recommends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThawing and storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStore frozen\u003c\/strong\u003e at or below −18 °C until needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThaw in the fridge\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing extra time for the larger size — often the better part of a day — or in a sealed bag submerged in cool water, changing the water periodically. Never microwave.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarm before offering\u003c\/strong\u003e — a few minutes in warm, not hot, water after fridge-thawing often improves feeding response for larger prey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNever refreeze\u003c\/strong\u003e a thawed rat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOffer with tongs\u003c\/strong\u003e, not fingers, to avoid a feeding-response bite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for sub-adult to smaller adult pythons and monitors that have outgrown weaner rats. Not suitable for juveniles still on weaner-sized prey, and not intended as a sole diet for species with different nutritional needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDelivery and cold chain\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a frozen product. We recommend local pickup from our North Lakes store, or contact us before ordering to confirm a suitable cold-chain delivery option for your area — frozen prey is not sent through standard parcel delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a perishable frozen item, this product is excluded from change-of-mind returns once purchased, consistent with our standard returns policy. Your rights under Australian Consumer Law for goods that are not of acceptable quality on arrival are unaffected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeeding tongs make offering pre-killed prey easier and safer for both keeper and reptile — see our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/zoo-med-stainless-steel-feeding-tongs-10\"\u003eZoo Med Stainless Steel Feeding Tongs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow is \"small adult\" different from \"medium\" or \"large\"?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall adult sits below medium, large and XL jumbo in our size range — a fully grown rat rather than a young one, but not the biggest available. Check the weight table above against your snake's girth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow long does thawing a small adult rat take?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLonger than a pinkie or weaner because of the larger mass — plan on a full day in the fridge, or a few hours in cool water with the water changed partway through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I refreeze a rat I thawed but didn't use?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Once thawed, use it or discard it. Refreezing raises the risk of bacterial spoilage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMy monitor won't take a whole rat — what now?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome monitors prefer prey warmed further or offered by scenting first. Persistent refusal over several attempts, or any weight loss, is worth a vet check.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Frozen Food","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242285121827,"sku":"AA2323","price":52.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/rats-small-adult","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}