{"product_id":"plt-frozen-rat-hoppers-small-20g-10-pack","title":"PLT Rat Hoppers Small 20g+ 10 Pack | Reptile Food","description":"\u003cp\u003ePLT Frozen Rat Hoppers Small (20g+) are a staple frozen feeder for juvenile snakes, small birds of prey, and certain amphibians. Each pack contains 10 individually frozen rat hoppers at the 20g+ size — well suited to young corn snakes, baby ball pythons, and similarly sized juveniles. PLT has been a trusted supplier to specialist reptile retailers for 30 years, and these are ethically bred and humanely euthanised before being sealed in clear, secure plastic packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable Animals\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJuvenile corn snakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaby ball pythons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMilk snakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKingsnakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarnivorous and omnivorous lizards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrogs and other insectivorous or carnivorous amphibians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall birds of prey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eEthical Sourcing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePLT rats are farm-bred under ethical conditions and euthanised humanely prior to freezing. For keepers who care about the provenance of their feeder animals, PLT's long-standing reputation in the UK specialist trade speaks for itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePackaging and Delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrders are dispatched in insulated boxes with dry ice packs designed specifically for frozen food transit. The CO2 released by the dry ice also helps keep the box free from pest insects during delivery. During warmer months, additional dry ice packs are included to maintain frozen conditions throughout the journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeeding Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThaw thoroughly at room temperature before offering to your animal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever use a microwave or hot water to defrost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove any uneaten food promptly to maintain enclosure hygiene and prevent mould\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not refreeze once thawed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStore in the freezer and keep the packaging sealed to prevent freezer burn. Only defrost the quantity you intend to use in a single feeding. Proper storage preserves nutritional quality for your animal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePLT Frozen Rat Hoppers Small are a reliable, ethically produced feeder that UK reptile keepers have depended on for decades — straightforward to use, correctly sized for juveniles, and delivered frozen to your door.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peregrine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54149134057809,"sku":"ZR02010","price":16.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/0403\/8225\/files\/ZR02010_1.jpg?v=1782604105","url":"https:\/\/viperia.co.uk\/products\/plt-frozen-rat-hoppers-small-20g-10-pack","provider":"Viperia UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}