Best and Worst Feeder Mice and Rat Companies for Pet Snakes

Today, I review six frozen feeder rodent companies I've purchased from including Perfect Prey, Big Cheese Rodent Factory, Underground Reptiles, FeederSource, Arctic Mice (at PetSmart) and Gourmet Rodent (at Petco). I go over them least favorite to favorite. Here's a run-down if you want to save time!
Last choice: FeederSource.com
FeederSource is very consistent with their products. Unfortunately, they're consistently bad. A lack of customer support with no phone number, no active social media, and the worst email support line I've seen from a reptile company aren't welcoming. Their rodents smell, are very oddly packaged and are extremely expensive. I personally think they're only in business because they have a monopoly with reptile shows where nobody else is allowed to sell frozen rodents except them.
Second to last: Arctic Mice & Gourmet Rodent
These are the brands Petco and PetSmart sell. They come in small quantities and are extremely expensive. This may be ideal for those of you who want just a couple rodents in your freezer with not too many reptiles to feed. The rodents don't smell perfect, but the packaging is good and they generally look healthy to feed.
Down the middle: UndergroundReptiles.com
Underground Reptiles's packaging and product were great - in fact, I have no issues with their frozen rodents! They were scent-free and high quality. My reason for putting them third is because I don't personally support all their business practices including bulk/wholesale reptile sales, the sale of imported and field collected reptiles, and their concerning high rate of poor reviews online. However, I can't complain about their rodents.
Second favorite: BigCheeseRodents.com
Big Cheese Rodent Factory sells extremely high quality products with no issues whatsoever. I have no complaints, except for the fact that they're seemingly always out of stock of what I need. Shipping is super cheap and their site is quite nice! If they kept their stock numbers higher, they'd likely be #1 on my list.
Favorite: PerfectPrey.com
Perfect Prey has been my go-to for a while. Their consistency is unmatched and their packaging is professional and very effective. Shipping is fast and affordable when buying in bulk. Their rodents never have smell, they're always the right size, and the mice and rats themselves are always packed perfectly with exact quantities and no unhealthy rodents. The only reason I don't always buy from Perfect Prey is if they're out of an item I need, but this is rare. Super happy with them!
I am not endorsed, partnered or sponsored with any of the companies as of recording this video. These are my own, unfiltered opinions.
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[@GoHerping]

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[@noahvanwill]

Yes.

[@LoganJenkins442]

GoHerping why so late

[@EmileA239_from_Halo_Reach]

Yeah man

[@cadenmills7910]

Hi you should make a channel just for vlogs

[@Chihyou]

Have you tried RodentPro? That is who I use. They have a decent selection.

[@lazygaming733]

Me: I only have one little baby gecko Also me: I must know where to get the best rats

[@mstie3252]

I have a goldfish and a dog, yet I watched this video, too. I work at a zoo and handle reptiles regularly, but I don't have my own.

[@bugzix]

@@mstie3252 Can you please take me with you? You are so luckyy

[@Tyler-dm9jw]

You may only have one gecko this year but by 2021 you’ll have a reticulated python, it’s addiction

[@mr.braindead8151]

@signoguns no

[@harpervee]

@Tyler I only have a corn snake but my mom says that’s the only one I’m allowed to have so🤷🏼‍♀️ but I would like to have a ball python

[@alexbenavidez4500]

9:11 Stan just bobbing at nothing (maybe his reflection?) In the background is a mood.

[@jamesbritt6608]

He viben

[@greensleeves42]

gotta show that corner who's bad

[@Ploconto25]

STAN!!!!

[@TheGribblesnitch]

Osama

[@dougf9419]

He does it in other videos, he just bobs his head randomly at the air

[@sourtrash715]

man, I don't even own a reptile and I watch every single one of your videos.

[@Brandonpowerstroke]

Sour Trash same with me. Not really sure why...

[@alenaweaver7819]

If you can, I would definitely recommend getting one. You can find a large variety for very cheap prices

[@lynnettetaitano7687]

I know right. Its just casual knowledge with a hint of milenial meme

[@timmcdaniel6193]

Same. I don't remember how I got to this channel - I guess a KZbin recommended video?

[@josecruz021]

Sour Trash same

[@Delta-ei7im]

Feedersource shouldn’t have a monopoly on repcon

[@rottnk9527]

Why not? They heavily sponsor the event. Don't like them? Don't buy from them.

[@CC-eb6bv]

@@rottnk9527 that's why they shouldn't have a monopoly their trying to make it harder to buy from other companies

[@o0Avalon0o]

@@rottnk9527 Monopolies cause stagnation. Competition is the basis of a strong economy and capitalism.

[@tonicastel2390]

Theoretical economics is great BUT they’re not a monopoly if they are the sponsor of the convention & are the sole vendor of products. That’s just practical. As said above, no one is stopping you from ordering from anybody else.

[@PeeperSnail]

@@rottnk9527 Just because they bring large ammounts of money doesn't mean they shouldn't be regulated. Look at the ToS of Repticon, it doesn't let you be a small feeder mice/rats seller without their approval, which makes no fucking sense considering they don't own the event.

[@Leo-tu8gh]

I prefer my rats from the sewer and grilled in bbq sauce but you do you

[@marvelstuff4353]

WHAT LOL 😂

[@FineSaltGrains]

Yeah, I prefer to get them from the garbage cans from the city. I like to grill them in a ton of seasonings.

[@marvelstuff4353]

😂

[@lynxiiee]

I prefer when they get caught in a spider web cause they're dumb(like me) but I keep the spider web with a bunch of baby spiders. Put it in a casserole and bon appetit

[@97SEMTEX]

IT'S A FAMILY RECIPE

[@Cat-tastrophee]

hate to think how many snakes have died or been deemed "picky eaters" and given away because they wouldn't eat the funk Feeder Source mice 😰

[@stephanothecat7743]

omg i never even thought of that 😨😨

[@eraofthecapybara2884]

We need a taste test

[@JA-sn1or]

I think Ethan is the best man for job. Since he actually ate one

[@moose5086]

@@JA-sn1or we dont support Ethan anymore 🤦‍♀️

[@laurynmeeks8479]

Why don’t we support Ethan?? Did I miss a story time?? What happened??

[@moose5086]

@@laurynmeeks8479 well basically if u want details it's in that hour long video he made breaking down emerald scales but he didnt want alex to put an airbnb he used for a few pickups really far away on the business account....ok fair enough right....then he used the business acc to pay for car repairs and other random shit and basically almost tanked the business

[@starwolfishere53]

@@moose5086 do you remember the (approximate) time stamp? I'd like to watch that part to get more details

[@leslie1085]

I feel bad that I laughed at the 'individually tortured' part...but that was pretty funny

[@golepelogelopelo1953]

“Looks like a mouse that didn’t have a fun time dying.”

[@NessaWyvern]

7:44 "Super Pastel Cinnamon Spider Yellowbelly" Oh dear. That sounds like it would win Genetic Issue Bingo.

[@cierranicole652]

NessaWyvern 😂😂😂

[@chillzz4082]

NessaWyvern 😭😂😭😂

[@masonwilson4355]

Yikes

[@codyscreatures]

oh god that things gonna be dumber than a street lamp 😂😂

[@leechyfruit4464]

I dont see any champagne or Woma/HGW in there. So someone should do that to the poor snek.

[@thedubiadude]

I just want to say that Feedersource kicked me out of Repticon even though I was not selling insects at the show, so I am glad that they were last on your list. Hit me up if you want to review my dubias however I do not have bulk available yet.

[@abigailmyers2587]

story?

[@Zero_Is_Stopping_Time]

If I start branching out with reptiles I might buy from you! After all I love to support small businesses

[@ChriZzyGoesCraZy]

*1 hour later* *Company Alex hate* : delete this now

[@p23pcb64]

I love how they misspelled Feeder "Srouce" Inc in their email lol

[@GoHerping]

they're doing their best

[@p23pcb64]

@@GoHerping Which, judging by your experience, isn´t quite that much tbh

[@rachell381]

Not gonna lie, I do the exact same thing where I just randomly sniff the rodents I get for my snake and Alex is right when he says feeder source rats smell odd, almost like rotten chicken. It’s so gross

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

Mickey's the only mouse snakes can't touch

[@genericnarutofan94]

Avery the Cuban-American I don’t know u but in every vid I watch u always comment and I find it fun to figure out what vid I will see you at next and I myself is a Cuban-American

[@sevin3887]

i say let them have him

[@cinnapip7508]

what about Stewart little

[@sandramorrison99]

Haha

[@paisleyrhino3044]

Don’t forget Mighty Mouse

[@torravengael4490]

Boom! Clear, concise, truthful, and a serious smackdown of nasty a-holes. Mic drop.

[@stephanie22345]

Tor Ravengael don’t you mean mice drop

[@staceyroberts3468]

Stephanie Grigsby 😂😂😂😂 that was good haha

[@prodbyend]

I ordered 25 mice from feedersource December 2, 2018. I emailed them multiple times asking why I hadn't gotten my mice. I still haven't gotten a response to this day. So yeah don't buy anything from them.

[@GoHerping]

Oof, you can file fraud with your bank or card

[@Zero_Is_Stopping_Time]

It’s been four years have they arrived yet

[@ethanguidry312]

@@Zero_Is_Stopping_Time lol

[@86fifty]

DAMN, this is so important - especially the tweets you sent out every so often to publicly shame the company into talking to you. I trust your reviews a lot because you're always so chill and willing to place the blame where it really deserves to go, on either side of the equation, so if Alex doesn't like something, there is DEFINITELY a good reason! And enumerating them, that's so important too. This format is basically exactly how to do a comparison-shopping video, especially leaving the best for last, so the audience clicks away with a general upbeat vibe.

[@renxxia]

idk why i even watch these vids i dont even have any pets 😭

[@THEE.apples]

Same

[@EarthsGeomancer]

Same

[@eggroll5523]

starenny your missing out

[@gamingkgirl9997]

Same but i want a lizard

[@bluestarr2009]

Same

[@ciaracarter-3]

Stan looks so comfortable on that log 0:39

[@JA-sn1or]

He do be looking comfy though

[@marteenie7189]

i can’t afford the shipping so im glad there’s 2 locally owned pet stores in my area within 15 mins that sells frozen and live rodents for a good price because goddamn... petco and petsmart are so expensive. the local stores breed them on-site too so that’s cool. this video is really helpful when i need to order feeders in case of emergency :)

[@cierranicole652]

ina same. I have a pet store 5 minutes away. I buy 5 for $6, lasts me a month. Better than paying $20 on shipping when I can go pick it up the day I need them.

[@prestonponson5895]

@@cierranicole652 Its worth it to me to get some from perfect prey. The quality is much better then what you will get locally. You can literally see the difference in quality rats. I dont know about you but i just dont want to feed my snake crappy rats.

[@juliaassis5237]

I just love how you ranked them at the beginning of the video

[@bepisorrow6709]

Woah, hold on! I'm actually seeing a NEW video I WANT to watch in my feed instead of seeing it 2+ days later?? That's wild.

[@cheysconstrictors5583]

Cold blooded cafe is amazing. Very fairly priced, low shipping cost, and quality feeders. And I’ve never seen them out of stock before, they have sales quite frequently.

[@Shank17420]

I like them too I just wish they had smaller quanity options. I don't need 100 (2 years worth) at once ..especially when it days they're only good for up to a year or so

[@80Charper]

I use Perfect Prey. The quality is amazing and I love that they always include a thank you note with each delivery. I also like that they allow you to purchase small quantities which works for me since I only have a couple of snakes.

[@reizak8966]

I ordered from Cold Blooded Cafe and they were great! Shipping was very affordable, it came with lots of dry ice left (shipping from Indiana to Seattle), the packaging was very effective, no scent to the rats and they were all very consistent and clean.

[@guardiansanimalrescuestate7289]

Funny thing is I don’t even own a reptile but I liked the video. I’ve always feared snakes and reptiles but for the past year I’ve researched and studied a lot and I’m ready for my first snake. I’ve fallen in love with the western hog nose snake. I’m looking for a reasonable one. I’m disabled and can’t leave my house much so things to make my home happier always mean so much. I’ve purchased everything except bedding as I wasn’t sure what kind since they love to borough and tunnel. If anyone has one let me know.

[@mmcheddar]

guardians animal rescue/ state certified 501c3 i use aspen for my rosy boa, which has pretty similar care to a hoggie, and i’ve also heard good things about carefresh paper bedding.

[@ehmeh6537]

guardians animal rescue/ state certified 501c3 There’s a KZbin channel called Snake Discovery that focuses a lot hognoses. She said she normally uses Aspen shaving since it’s easy to clean and to burrow in.

[@kaydenharrison7864]

Hey for bedding I reccomend aspen shavings cause they need a dry bedding and aspen holds their tunnels and my hoggie loves revisiting all her tunnels

[@guardiansanimalrescuestate7289]

Thanks u all for the advice. I do watch snake discovery. Also love Dingo so much. Now I just need a little hoggie to come home. I know my medical service dog will just love him too.

[@stephanothecat7743]

if you’re not sure what bedding to use you probably haven’t done enough research.

[@birb--birb--]

Give stan some headpats for us, he's always good for background entertainment 😂

[@marybarker4407]

Do I own reptiles no did I just watch a whole video about dead mice and rats yes

[@MapIeJam]

WHAT IS THIS, NORMAL CONTENT!!! We subscribed for LEGO’s and LEGO’s only!!

[@moralesm8883]

So you posted this after I bought a pack of Arctic Mice. Thanks Alex.

[@xepfal884]

You are the main reason my parents let me get a snake 3 years ago. I have watched all of your videos every time they come out. Thanks for making content

[@Malcadicta]

I don't even own a reptile (yet!) and even when I can finally have one I live in a totally different part of the world where none of these brands ship but I still watched the entire thing :) Love your channel

[@emily-rainbeetle7856]

I use perfect prey myself! I've had a good experience with them. They all arrived well packaged and have lasted nicely. My go to site as well.

[@Repti-verse]

To be honest, I think that Underground Reptiles is a massive seller like Backwater Reptiles and places like that do not usually have good reviews.

[@ahnalia691]

I ordered some from UGR, and the rats they sent were skin and bones.

[@aoiookami9836]

I got my baby pastel ball python from Backwater Reptiles.. and I don't mean to drag but she took 3 months for her to eat. Super crazy picky (I know this is common with BPs lol) And upon unboxing her she was a little on the thinner side from most baby ball pythons I have seen.. thankfully shes eating regulary now and is a healthy weight and thriving.

[@ahnalia691]

@@aoiookami9836 My first ball python came from them. She is a great eater and was from the beginning. She is healthy, and came packaged well and in good condition. They called the day she came and checked up on her, and called the next day and asked about her again. The only downside was, she is terrified of being handled. Over all I can't complain, I just don't like their rodents.

[@cathalyntje]

Yes, that's true. If you watch his petsmart and petco video about where they get their animals from, I believe that underground reptiles and reptiles by mac are the two biggest sellers. I do believe that companies that sell animals in bulk really dont care that much about their animals. For them it's just a way to make money. Especially because they also sell wildcaught, I would never buy from them. Companies that sell thousands of animals never have really good care, so buying from such big companies really us a miss or hit where you can get kinda good pets from or absolutely horrible sick animals...

[@dollymb7311]

Backwater and Underground are the absolute worst from what I've heard, while BHB, LLL, and Snakes at Sunset are only marginally better (for the record I despise Brian Barcyzk but I've heard slightly better things about BHB than backwater or underground). This is just based on what I've seen over the past few years and my own experience with SAS. But any large distributer is risky and their care and quality control are completely inferior to smaller breeders recommended by others in the hobby. Safest route is shelling out a little extra money to support small, well-respected breeders rather than rolling the dice on a cheap animal that could arrive either half-dead or completely healthy depending on your luck.

[@RogueNyght14]

Another really good option for feeder rodents is RodentPro. I've been using them for a while and have had fantastic service, no issues, and it's packaged in a box with insulation and dry ice.

[@Workof]

"Local boy single handedly ruins 3 rodent based companies"

[@OutzziderAnimations]

If any of this kids fact or anywhere near correct? This guy making videos clearly does not know who or what he is talking about. Some of the companies he rated differently are owned by the same person. That's the same product.

[@Rebster]

@@OutzziderAnimations shops being owned by the same person does not mean it is the same product

[@Nino_Nakano_uwu]

9:10 Watching Stan headbob made my day lmao

[@deerlyqueery]

Shipping from Perfect Prey is $73 for me?? I was all about getting rats from them but jesus for a single pack that costs over $100! Edit: Big Cheese Rodents is WAY more reasonably priced with a flatrate shipping and even less expensive food. These guys I'll definitely be ordering from! Another Edit bc I big dumb: Just remembered I do have a farm store nearby and I've occasionally gotten feeders from them when I was out and they were good, just pretty pricey. I'll have to go back and see about them again.

[@DarthInsomnis]

I just bought rats online for the first time from Rodent Pro and 20 small rats and 10 medium rats cost 68 bucks (rats and shipping). To me, that’s not too bad either

[@blazertundra]

I order from Layne Labs. The price isn't too bad for shipping, especially if you live in the Western U.S. I've never had a bad experience with them.

[@mr.slayer6045]

Ye I just bought a snake and I purchased from Rodent Pro , what are your thoughts? I’m new to all this

[@dusterrant9332]

@@mr.slayer6045 From the amount of research I've done, I've heard some bad things about Rodent Pro and good things about Layne Labs. I personally use Big Cheese Rodents right now, but I am aware that they do tend to have stock issues as stated in the video.

[@mr.slayer6045]

BlairPhoenix thank you for the info, I’m just trying to find something cheap but reliable

[@1TrashConnoisseur]

My ball python literally never refused a meal until we bought from feeder source. After that, he ate two of the five rats that I had ordered. Will be trying some of your other sites you recommended.

[@turbotehe]

I might switch to Perfect Prey now. Normally, I buy from Layne Labs. Would love to hear your thoughts on them in the future.

[@colem5158]

Could you do a video on websites we should buy reptiles from besides Emerald Scale

[@FineSaltGrains]

cole m Or a video on rescues that are really good. Or both together.

[@ambrosevictoria8229]

Do a video with snake discovery.... 👀 enrich eachother.

[@thebestreptile7969]

Dude you create amazing content keep it up man🐍🐢🦎🐊

[@elizabethbailey8466]

This channel has the positivity that this hobby needs! Seriously, as a keeper of a pet boa for 10 years I had gotten super disillusioned with the culture surrounding herpetoculture--the ridiculous toxic masculinity, lack of regard for animals' well-being, and the supposed ideal of keeping as many morphs as possible in barren plastic tubs that never see the light of day. Over the years I got really sad about having a reptile and felt it was a stupid mistake to be ashamed of. This channel has totally brightened my outlook about the hobby, and inspired me to consider using my existing bit of expertise to rescue/rehabilitate herps in the future, when I have the means.

[@briannaharter4411]

If you're tired of the toxicity in the reptile hobby.maybe spend some time on the fish side to see how the community could be if poeple stopped going I'm the oldest so I know more blah blah blah blah.

[@deiwildcat1884]

I just want to say, thanks for including the list of vendors at the beginning. I watched this video when it first came out, but it’s nice having the list at the beginning for reference without having to click through for the names.

[@c0d315]

I usually use Arctic Mice cause it's all I can get lol

[@Stop_Infanticide]

You have the internet

[@c0d315]

@@Stop_Infanticide yes, but it's difficult for me to order offline due to being quite young. I'm only 13 and struggle to pay for rats ^^"

[@moralesm8883]

@@Stop_Infanticide Not to mention flat rates from these websites are like $30 at least. Not good for people who just have the one pet

[@aspiringpirate]

I'm in the same boat lol, the shipping cost for the online sites just isnt worth it to me, I only have one baby cornsnake as of right now so I dont need that many mice

[@eggroll5523]

c0 d3 I use arctic mice as well

[@seanathanbeanathan]

If feeder source is who I'm thinking of... ugh. Definitely only bought from them because of the convenience factor. I think my last batch of rats from them had been re-frozen because one literally POPPED in hot water. Never again 🤢

[@georgiasoaps]

ugh I had that happen to me once (different brand though), it's so gross. It popped when my snake constricted it, getting blood and guts all over the glass of his tank, and he was nice enough to actually CARRY IT AROUND smearing blood as he went. Apparently it can happen from the temperature difference of putting frozen things in water that's too hot, which compromises the integrity of the stomach wall.

[@stephanothecat7743]

Georgia Bence it’s the gas inside of them, it expands with heat and makes a rodent balloon 🎈, it’s always best to defrost them in the fridge before warming them :)

[@georgiasoaps]

@@stephanothecat7743 haha "rodent balloon" is something I don't believe I've ever heard before. That makes, sense, that was always my guess. Thanks, that's what I've been doing since and so far it hasn't happened again (fingers crossed). I know defrosting in the fridge is supposed to be more sanitary for the snake too since it doesn't give the bacteria as much of a chance to take over.

[@bellaboorstin5069]

Just wanted to say thank you for the results of the video in the description! I just got my first snake and was torn between a few different sources to order from. Being able to read your reviews saved me a ton of time while I shopped on my break at work. You rock!

[@BlackReshiram]

bearded dragon in the lower right bg bobbing its head casually as alex speaks dfjkhg

[@allicoy1650]

i’ve heard good things about rodent pro! i haven’t ordered from them myself but if you ever need another source they might be a good option.

[@emilykoonts8102]

Alli Coy i just recently ordered from them because i left for college and i didnt want to make my mom have to go to the pet store every two weeks for new rats. they came a little bit late (still shipped in two days but they didnt ship my order out until a day later than scheduled) but the rats came in good condition!!

[@dep8601]

I ordered from them. Customer service was great (FedEx lost the order twice!) Best prices I could find.

[@gasparolea356]

You should do a 2020 reptile room with the Emerald Scales animals included

[@alicat9548]

I wish I had found this video sooner. I had a very picky feeder of a Kenyan sand boa and I fed him artic mice pinkies. I am now taking your advice after also finding much of the same reports from other sources. Have watched quite a few of your videos and I find them very informative! Thank you for all you do!

[@buttface3875]

As a self-appointed representative of reptile non-owners, thank you for the information and entertainment.

[@m0istm3m33]

9:05 Stan's having a jam session in the back

[@newmoon3]

Mac's feeders are the only ones I can get and they aren't on this list

[@valentinagabetta5502]

i have insomnia and every night all i do is just make some coffee nd watch your videos until it's 9am and i gotta get up

[@ericl.peters2290]

Great information and nice presentation. You remind me of me when I was your age. Pro tip: move in front of the tanks on your left (avoiding the blank wall), and frame the video so as to not show you gesticulating (you'll probably do that less with time).

[@jaypatterson2830]

Don’t even have snakes, just love watching him

[@theirfavkaiii]

All of his reptiles are just vibing.

[@NowakiStar]

I’ve only ever used PerfectPrey because it’s the cheapest base price and shipping for my location. Glad to see that I’m using one of the best!

[@rodneywalker8142]

I started off buying from a local, family owned store and never had refusal, except for during shed. Switched to arctic mice since Petsmart is much closer and he stopped eating. At first I thought he was refusing because I had moved him to a new tank, turns out it was the arctic mice. After a month of refusing meals every week I went back to the local reptile store, and he's eating again.

[@soupajaggah4534]

Ayy he got that pewdiepie merch on, nice

[@genericnarutofan94]

Did anyone notice his pewdiepie shirt

[@matthewrichardson7203]

Generic Naruto fan Bro I didn’t even realize till you pointed it out

[@mr.slayer6045]

Sweater

[@queenmelisandre1442]

its crazy that you had such an experience with FeederSource. i got mine from them at repticon and didnt notice any sort of smell or anything. even my mom and grandma whove been in my freezer hasnt mentioned any odd smells. then again, i did have some large pinkies and not larger mice like you did. however, their online prices are fucked. i feel proud that i bought from Perfect Prey before even seeing this video lol

[@juliavalentine5291]

Been watching your videos for a year or so before getting my first snake. Thanks to you I was able to set up everything for my beautiful baby corn snake, and have made sure her husbandry is as close to perfect as can be. (I can't say it's perfect because as a new snake owner I'm going to make mistakes and learn as I go) Thank you for sharing your knowledge and educating reptile owners.

[@malached2498]

I’ll never forgive feeder source for taking my 35$ worth of mice and I’m still mad about it

[@hudbud6133]

hi, love ur vids, pls do a yellow belly slider one

[@Omah50]

THIS is the video that NEEDED TO BE MADE. You have a new subscriber! Thank you for exposing the HIGH PRICES of Feeder Source. It is easy to have a high price when you have NOONE ELSE to compete with you! Then you now get to sell dry goods. And since you rip people a new butthole with those high prices on rodents, you can afford to sell your dry goods at cost. They don't NEED to make a profit on dry goods cause their getting high prices on their rodents with NO COMPETITION! That will help Feeder Source to drive out their competition on dry goods, who aren't allowed to compete with them on rodents. Then when there are no more dry good vendors, they will be high as they can on dry goods too. So THANK YOU FOR SHEDDING SOME LIGHT on this situation. It is also looking like Repticon need to change the name from "Reptile Shows" to dry goods and frozen rodent shows since there are more cages, rats and crickets at the shows than there is reptiles. Or maybe call it the Reptifeedersourcecon. And you are right. I got rats from FeederSource, and when I thawed them their stomachs actually burst. WTH is up with that. I suspect that the rodents must thaw out while they are traveling from shows and then they just refreeze them or something.

[@aechking9694]

As a rodent owner, this is super interesting. I'm seriously addicted to this channel now xD I've never looked into feeder company conditions, every animal deserves good food and honestly, reptiles are no different. Crap gets nasty. The true rodent community will back your ranking of these companies.

[@rdizzy1]

It wouldn't surprise me if the larger breeders like feedersource keep their animals in horrific conditions and this is why they smell so bad, probably knee deep in excrement with hundreds of rats per cage.

[@reckbiscuit6214]

I dont know what is the implications of buying live mice at expos, a few days ago I went to one and there’s were a TON of baby mice in bins as feeders. I think the brand was called Snake Snacks. I don’t know if it’s alright or not, or if there are complications with live feeders at expos.

[@bubblinebee]

Generally I wouldn't recommend feeding live, it's less humane for the mice, dangerous for the snakes, and typically more expensive.

[@reckbiscuit6214]

I am aware! I just didn’t know what was the implications of selling live, with the intentions of killing the mouse before feeding. It seemed that selling the mouse fully live and wholesale like I saw, gives off the wrong message. I do believe they also had frozen packs, but that ingrains the Idea of “either feeding live or frozen” even more.

[@rdizzy1]

@snoopy dubnation They should still be weaned off of live no matter what, and not just continuously fed live, individuals should always continuously be attempting to wean off of live. Live rats fuck up ball pythons all the time, even with seconds. Monitor is slightly different, but can still get injuries, just extremely unlikely.

[@kolesaurusdickinsoni364]

I can concur, perfect prey’s rodents taste amazing! 😋

[@WhiteRabbit1209]

Thank you for this video. My brother and I have a few snakes between us, so we buy enough for 6 months and I’m so tired of wasting money at Petsmart. I was afraid to order them online, but you’ve taken the guesswork out for us, and now I feel much more comfortable ordering from Perfect Prey.

[@momogal04]

Just wanted to say on your latest video that you’ve really helped me get over my fear of non-venomous reptiles. To the point of finding critters like ball pythons and leopard geckos absolutely hecken adorable, really. Even considering learning all I can so that I can get a leopard gecko in the next year or so! Learning about how they behave has been fascinating to me. Especially from someone that obviously cares so much for these creatures and what they do for them. Keep being awesome ❤️

[@luvlost03]

You should try south Florida rodents, I've ordered several times and was very happy.

[@mrman1939]

9:08 stan bobbing lol

[@playingwithunow]

Thank you for this great, informative video! We are trapped at home by the quarantine here in NY and have only a couple mice left for our snake. I’ve never had them shipped before, so this is a big help.

[@sofiel5327]

I don't even have a snake but I like taxidermy and vulture culture and it is always good to know where I can get good quality dead mice for a decent price! I really enjoyed your video, also love the fact that you're wearing pewdiepie merch.

[@TheGribblesnitch]

This is interesting, lots of tiny adorable little dead mousies in frozen bags Actually makes me kinda hungry tbh

[@meganburg2888]

I buy from feedersource, i thought it was normal for my mice to smell weird D:

[@sadkiwi_]

I don’t have reptiles and I don’t plan on it but I’ve been binge watching your videos

[@lovelycienna5]

I've only ever bought from Perfect Prey, because I remember you mentioning them in a past video. I've now made several purchases from them and will continue to purchase from them. Their customer support team is awesome, and I know this not because of an issue with the rodents but because I got an incorrect shipping notification. They were super helpful and apologetic, and I highly recommend them!

[@snugg4590]

You spelled newsletter wrong in your descrip so it takes you to a dead link. :D

[@jbutera6215]

I was hoping RodentPro would be included, but nooo..

[@GameOfMorphs]

i've ordered from big cheese an rodent pro, bout the same quality an similar prices

[@k.drac0rex]

I second perfect prey. I had to stop ordering from them for a bit because I needed jumbo rabbits for a retic, and am so happy to be back with them. The quality is unmatched by any other rodent provider I've used and they are SUPER nice customer service wise

[@HikariKirameku]

I used to order from Perfect Prey, but their shipping started becoming too expensive. It's actually cheaper for me to drive an hour to the nearest reptile expo and back. The feeders at the show are from Rodent Pro, and I haven't had any problems with them either.

[@tigipilled]

i’ve only ever ordered from feedersource im REELING my only snake i ever had passed away (he was born with a bad heart) and i only got stuff from feedersource i thought all of that was normal. aaa

[@delusionalxluv9575]

Hey maybe feeders choice was tryna finding the nearest mice they could find on the floor.😂 p.s. luv ya!❤️

[@boboTjones]

Hello. Thank you. My order from Perfect Prey arrived a couple of weeks ago and everything was as good as you described.

[@Snakes-is3vn]

im getting a snake in a few months and im starting my research and your channel is helping so much

[@jameandthegiantpeach2273]

.... good job, but one thing that all parents eventually learn is, no amount of research will beat your own experience and you have to eventually do what's best for you and your particular snake, but research is good for the basics.

[@snekward]

When you are so early all the coments say FIRST

[@frillythings]

I bulk purchase from rodentpro and they are cheap and much much better than the petco in my area. Petco openly admitted to me that their freezer wasn’t working right after I pointed out that their rats weren’t frozen and they kept selling them to people!

[@_spicy_pint_721]

Aaaa!! I've been waiting for a video like this,, I've always wanted to get frozen nice for future snakes but never knew where to start at!! Thank you so much!!

[@sixisok]

I get rodents from Rodent Pro at one of my local expos and have ordered from American Rodent Supply. I’ve been happy with both to an extent. I ordered a bag of 50 large mice to split with a friend and was really surprised by the number of mice that had died biting another one. They were also crammed into a ziplock bag and it was pretty hard to get them all separated. I’ve only purchased smaller stuff from Rodent Pro so far and my smaller snakes take them with no issues.

[@AlbinoAxolotl]

Oh god that’s awful!

[@sixisok]

Jen Thompson It really was! I think I’ll stick with Big Cheese for now because their rodents aren’t just smashed into a bag. 😬

[@charizard_awesomepoco234]

Tysm for making this! My snake needs food and during quarantine we can only order. So we can get her some perfect prey!

[@malloryshields2253]

All I cab see is the bearded dragon in the back ground bobbing his head 😂😂

[@SinWeissfell]

Thats Stan. Stan is special.

[@ricotta5753]

Amateur taxidermist here, a few weeks ago I ordered feeder rabbits from Rodentpro for taxidermy. Once I got to skinning them I noticed a bit of a greenish belly and that rotten meat smell. I opened up the belly of one of the rabbits and found brown, rotten insides. This does not happen when a dead rabbit sits out for max 30 mins, this happens when a rabbit sits in the heat for a few hours. The skin was ruined, as was the meat and I had been planning on feeding it to my dog. If you smell something funky on your feeder animals, I suggest opening one up and seeing for yourself if there’s anything wrong. Sometimes the insides are worse than the outsides.

[@GoHerping]

Interesting.. might open one up next feeding

[@TheScienceguy77]

That's not too surprising. They probably had a rabbit die naturally, or through neglect, and froze it after they finally found it hours later. I'm sure most big breeders are guilty of that.

[@ricotta5753]

@@TheScienceguy77 this was the case with all of the rabbits I’d ordered from them, as well as the ones they sent as compensation for the initial rotten ones.

[@CesarLopez-nz4po]

I know this video is older, I also know I've seen it before when it first came out. I still like to come back and watch some classic vids

[@Blackratsnake]

I usually get rodents from rodent pro. They have all kinds of feeders there. I would recommend it. Currently I've only order small and large pinkies for my rat snakes as they grow, but so far so good. They have plenty of other frozen thawed prey options, like quail, chicken, rabbit, Guinea pig, gerbil, and more.

[@karyannfontaine8757]

Thank you for uploading this critique of feeder rodents. I had been ordering from a well advertised company with very high shopping cost. My last order came with as much feces as rodents. I am going to see if Perfect Prey has what my snakes need in stock.

[@Animallovingpermie]

In case anyone was wondering, CO2 is what is used for lab rodents too, though there are plenty of studies showing it hurts and Argon would be better. AVMA guidelines say cervical dislocation can be used for mice and rats up to 200gr, which is what I personally am going to use.