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Welcome to Reptile Rewards, your one-stop destination for top-quality rodents in the UK! As passionate breeders and suppliers of feeder animals for snakes and birds of prey, we understand the importance of providing a diverse range of sizes to meet the varied appetites of your beloved reptilian companions. That's why we're thrilled to introduce our expanded selection of bigger rats, aimed at satisfying even the most voracious of predators.

Why Bigger Rats?

When it comes to feeding your reptiles, size matters. Larger snakes and raptors require appropriately sized prey to ensure they receive the necessary nutrients for optimal health and growth. That's where our bigger rats come in. These hearty rodents are bred and raised with care to provide a substantial meal for your hungry pets.

Benefits of Choosing Reptile Rewards Bigger Rats:

1. Nutritional Value: Our bigger rats are packed with essential nutrients, including protein, vitamins, and minerals, to support your reptile's overall well-being.

2. Satiety: Larger prey items can help satisfy your reptile's natural hunting instincts and keep them feeling fuller for longer, reducing the need for frequent feedings.

3. Convenience: With Reptile Rewards, you can conveniently order bigger rats online and have them delivered straight to your door, saving you time and hassle.

4. Peace of Mind: We prioritize the health and welfare of our rodents, ensuring they are ethically bred and maintained in clean, humane conditions before being dispatched to our customers.

Our Range of Bigger Rats:

At Reptile Rewards, we offer a variety of sizes to accommodate the dietary requirements of different reptiles and birds of prey. Whether you have a growing python or a hungry hawk, we have the perfect-sized rat to satisfy their appetite.

• Large Bigger Rats: Ideal for juvenile snakes and smaller birds of prey, these rats provide a substantial meal without overwhelming your pet.

• XLarge Bigger Rats: Perfect for adult snakes and larger raptors, these hefty rodents offer a hearty feast that will keep your pets satisfied and thriving.

• Jumbo Bigger Rats: For the most voracious of predators, our jumbo rats are the ultimate feast. These oversized rodents are sure to impress even the largest of reptiles and birds of prey.

Order Your Bigger Rats Today!

Ready to upgrade your reptile's diet with our bigger rats? Visit our website to browse our full selection and place your order today. With Reptile Rewards, you can trust that you're providing your pets with the highest quality prey items for a happy and healthy life.

Don't let hunger be a problem for your reptiles or birds of prey any longer. Choose Reptile Rewards for all your feeder rodent needs, and watch your pets thrive on a diet of nutritious, delicious bigger rats.

Introduction:

When you're a reptile owner, proper nutrition for your scaly friend is essential. Frozen rodents are a popular choice, offering convenience and a balanced diet for snakes and other reptiles. However, a common question that often arises is, "How long do frozen rodents last?" In this guide, we'll provide you with all the information you need to ensure your frozen rodents remain safe and nutritious for your beloved pets.

1. Proper Storage is Key

The longevity of your frozen rodents largely depends on how well you store them. To keep them fresh and safe for consumption, store them in a freezer with a temperature of -18°C (0°F) or lower. This temperature ensures that the rodents remain properly frozen and prevents bacterial growth.

2. Shelf Life of Frozen Rodents

Frozen rodents, when stored correctly, can last a surprisingly long time. Here's a general guideline for the shelf life of various types:

Pinkies (New-born Mice): These have the shortest shelf life, typically around 6-8 months.

Fuzzies (Slightly Older Mice): They can last for about 8-10 months when stored properly.

Adult Mice and Rats: These larger rodents have a longer shelf life, usually up to 12-18 months or even longer.

3. Quality Matters

The quality of the frozen rodents also plays a role in their longevity. Opt for high-quality, professionally frozen rodents like the ones offered by Reptile Rewards. These are often flash-frozen, which helps maintain the rodents' freshness and nutritional value.

4. Proper Packaging

When buying frozen rodents, pay attention to the packaging. Airtight properly sealed bags can help prolong the shelf life by preventing freezer burn and moisture loss.

5. Keep an Eye on Smell and Texture

One of the best ways to determine if your frozen rodents are still safe for your reptile is to rely on your senses. If they develop a strong, unpleasant odour or if you notice a significant change in texture, it's a sign that they might have gone bad.

Conclusion:

In summary, frozen rodents can last a significant amount of time when stored correctly. The shelf life varies depending on the type and quality of the rodents, but with proper storage, you can ensure they remain safe and nutritious for your reptile companion. Remember to check for signs of spoilage and always source your frozen rodents from reputable suppliers like Reptile Rewards to guarantee the best quality for your pets. With these tips, you can confidently provide your reptile with the nutrition they need.

For all your "frozen reptile food UK" needs, trust Reptile Rewards to deliver top-quality frozen rodents right to your doorstep.

Introduction: Owning a ball python comes with the responsibility of ensuring their well-being and health, and a significant aspect of that is providing them with a proper diet. If you're wondering, "What can I feed my ball pythons?" you've come to the right place. This guide is designed to give you a comprehensive understanding of the best diet for your ball pythons, with a focus on frozen rodents, and how to choose the right type and size to promote their overall health.

Understanding the Ball Python Diet: Native to sub-Saharan Africa, ball pythons are constrictor snakes that predominantly prey on small mammals like rats and mice. Replicating this diet in captivity is essential to ensuring their longevity and well-being.

The Benefits of Frozen Rodents: When it comes to feeding your ball pythons, frozen rodents offer numerous advantages. These specially bred rodents provide a balanced nutritional profile and are free from parasites or diseases that wild-caught prey might carry. Here's why incorporating frozen rodents into your ball python's diet is a wise choice:

1. Nutritional Balance: Frozen rodents are rich in proteins, fats, and minerals, providing a well-rounded diet that supports your snake's growth and vitality.

2. Convenience and Safety: Unlike live prey, frozen rodents eliminate the risk of injury to your snake during feeding. They are easy to store, thaw, and offer a safer feeding experience.

3. Size Options: Ball pythons come in various sizes, and so do frozen rodents. This allows you to choose the right size of rodent to match your snake's current size and appetite.

4. Reduced Stress: Live feeding can be stressful for both snake and owner. Feeding frozen rodents is more humane and reduces stress for everyone involved.

5. Nutritional Customization: Frozen rodents can be dusted with essential supplements before feeding, ensuring your ball python receives a well-rounded diet.

Choosing the Right Type and Size of Rodent: Selecting the appropriate type and size of frozen rodent is crucial to meeting your ball python's dietary needs. Here are some recommendations based on your snake's size:

1. Hatchlings and Juveniles: For young ball pythons, start with appropriately sized rat pups or small mice. These provide the right amount of nutrition for their growing bodies.

2. Sub-Adults: As your snake grows, you can transition to larger prey items such as medium rats or adult mice.

3. Adults: Adult ball pythons will thrive on larger prey like large rats.

Where to Find Quality Frozen Rodents: At Reptile Rewards, we are dedicated to providing top-quality frozen rodents for reptile owners, including ball python enthusiasts. Our Somerset-based farm ensures the rodents are bred and cared for under optimal conditions, guaranteeing their health and nutritional value.

Conclusion: Feeding your ball pythons a balanced and nutritious diet is a key aspect of responsible pet ownership. Incorporating frozen rodents into their diet not only mirrors their natural feeding habits but also ensures their safety and well-being. Visit [Your Website URL] to explore our diverse range of frozen rodents and choose the ideal type and size to keep your ball pythons healthy and happy.

Ready to provide your ball pythons with the best diet? Discover our premium selection of frozen rodents at www.reptilerewards.co.uk and give your snakes the nutrition they need to thrive. Your reptile companions will thank you for it!

Ball python care sheet.

• Ball pythons are obligate carnivores which means they hunt and eat small mammals and birds.

Ball pythons will eat frozen rats and mice, and chicks you will just need to take the feed out of the freezer to defrost in a safe place at room temperature and there are several ways to feed your ball python;

• Feed straight to the snake without heating some snakes will take food like this and prefer it this way.
• Heat the prey feed in hot water at about 35 degrees Celsius for at least 6 minutes or you can heat the prey feed on a heat mat for about 30 minutes.
• It is illegal in the UK to feed live vertebrates to another animal.
• Proving a variety of different feed source such as chicks, quail and young rabbits will ensure your snake gets all the nutrients it needs.

Heating is an essential part of keeping a ball python, as they should have a temperature gradient which is where one end is warmer than the other. The hot end should be around 30-32 degrees Celsius, and the cooler end should be at 24-26 degrees Celsius.

Having the correct humidity for a ball python should be at about 50-60% as it is essential to keep the snake's respiratory system healthy and it also keeps their skin healthy as it allows them to shed better.

• Ball python do not require any extra vitamin or mineral supplements, but if you don’t use UVB lighting for your cage environment, adding some Vitamin D3 & Calcium would benefit your snake.

Well, its been a busy summer so far, hence we have been quiet on our socials for the last few months. We have had a few projects ongoing on the farm and would like to tell you all about what we have been doing.

We welcome 2 new members of staff, Ellie and Nicole to the team. Nicole will be completing her NVQ level 3 in animal management with us.

We have done a lot of work with our mice colonies to get them producing in larger numbers to help fulfil the increase in demand after the salmonella outbreak in the imported rodents. We routinely test for salmonella and are pleased to say we have again had a negative test back from the labs.

There has been great success increasing the numbers of multis we are producing and so have a good stock of all sizes in the freezers ready to go. We will be adding more of the larger sizes from 2xl upwards to the freezers shortly as we replace older breeding stock.

We continue to struggle to keep up with demand for rats at the moment and so have just completed setting up a few more rat racks adding 100 more breeding females. This should help get more rats into the freezers

If we are ever out of stock then do please get in contact and we will do what we can to get the stock that you require ready for you.

We launched “Multi Merits” this month. Multi Merits will give you 1 Merit for every £20 you spend. These can then be redeemed on any subsequent orders. Each Merits is worth £1 and can be used on your next order or you can collect them for a larger discount at a later date. Multi Merits cannot be used against delivery charges.

To celebrate this launch, we will be giving one lucky winner a prize bundle of 2 snake bags, 1 set of tongs, a set of ‘His’ & ‘Hers’ Reptile Reward mugs, the latest pun keyring & magnet and £10 Multi Merits. To be entered into the draw for the mega bundle of goodies just place an order in September. We will announce the winner on the 1st of October on our social at 17.00hrs.

Reptile Rewards reserve the right to withdraw Multi Merits at any time. The Company hold the final decision on all offers and promotions.

If you are looking for likeminded people to talk to and share your pictures with we recommend having a look at these pages. 

Reptiles, Exotics And Aquatics UK (#R_E_A_UK)

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ROYAL PYTHONS UK

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Rawr Reptiles

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Ball Python UK

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Ball Python Dinkers & New Morphs

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Burmese Python UK

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Reptile religion

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Reptiles UK

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Royal connection's uk!

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Our Reptile Passion - Advice & Sharing group

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Corn Snake Owners UK

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If you are looking for a ball python this is a list of the breeders that we currently work with, please feel free to contact them with your requirements, we are sure one of them will be able to help.

Reptile rewards	God of Pythons	Northampton, Northamptonshire   Ball Python Breeder located in Northampton. Specialized with High End Clown combos, Pieds. All snakes are sold in perfect condition 100% healthy. I will make sure they strike feeding and will had several sheds before letting them go.  I will also provide a copy of their care/feeding logs with any you purchase		Links: https://www.instagram.com/god.of.pythons/ https://facebook.com/GodPythons/ https://www.morphmarket.com/stores/god-of-pythons/?cat=all
	Jurassic Ballz	Company Owner: Rich Henderson Hobbyist Keeper & Breeder of Ball Pythons, producing only the very highest quality morphs.. Working predominantly with: Clown, Piebald, Orange Dream, Super Orange Dream, Lav Albino Do it your way. Do it well. Live With Passion...		Links: https://www.facebook.com/jurassicballz https://www.instagram.com/jurassicballz/
	South Coast Serpents	Location: Sompting, West Sussex   Description of business: Ball/Royal Python breeder.		Links:  https://www.morphmarket.com/stores/southcoastserpents/?cat=all https://m.facebook.com/southcoastserpents/ Instagram @southcoastserpents