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Frozen African Soft Fur Rats

Provide your reptile with premium nutrition and quality from our American-raised frozen feeder rats. Elevate your reptile's diet with our top-notch American-raised frozen rats, ensuring they thrive and flourish.

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American Raised Frozen African Soft-Fur Feeders

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High Quality Frozen Feeders

We believe in giving your reptile the best. Our frozen African soft fur rats are hand raised on our family farm and delivered straight to your door.

  • American Raised

    You won't find imports here, each feeder is raised right here in the USA.

  • Flash Frozen

    Our frozen feeders are flash frozen and vacuum sealed to ensure freshness.

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    Orders ship out on Tuesdays for Wednesday arrival directly to your door.

ASF vs Norway

African Soft-Furred Rats vs. Norway Rats: Which Feeder Is Best for Your Reptile?

A side-by-side comparison to help you choose the ideal feeder for your snake or lizard.

Feature African Soft-Furred Rats (ASFs) Norway Rats
Native Habitat Sub-Saharan Africa (natural prey for ball pythons, sand boas) Global, non-native to reptile habitats
Size Range Smaller & leaner (4g–120g) – ideal for most snakes without overfeeding Larger (10g–500g+) – risk of obesity/regurgitation in medium-sized reptiles
Nutritional Value ✅ Higher calcium (1.5:1 Ca:P ratio)
✅ Lower fat content
✅ Rich in taurine for heart health		 ❌ Lower calcium (1:1 Ca:P )
❌ Higher fat (obesity risk)
❌ Less taurine
Fur & Digestion Soft, fine fur reduces impaction risk
Thin skin for easy digestion		 Coarse fur and thick skin – harder to digest, especially for juveniles or sensitive snakes
Feeding Response Strong instinctual prey recognition in ball pythons and African species – reduces refusal rates Many reptiles ignore them due to unfamiliar scent/texture
Breeding & Sustainability Fast maturity (6–8 weeks)
Large litters (8–12 pups)
Eco-friendly, low-resource breeding 		Slower maturity (10–12 weeks)
Smaller litters (6–8 pups)
Higher environmental footprint
Ethical Considerations Stress-resistant, bred in calm environments
Humane euthanasia practices		 Prone to stress-related health issues in crowded breeding facilities
Cost Efficiency $$ (Lower cost long-term due to reduced health issues and higher acceptance rates) $$$ (Frequent vet bills for obesity/impaction + wasted prey from refusals)

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