{"product_id":"plt-frozen-rat-medium-large-200g-5-pack","title":"PLT Rat Medium\/Large 200g+ 5 Pack | Snake Food UK","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrozen rats are a dietary staple for snakes, birds of prey, and certain large amphibians. The PLT Frozen Rat Medium\/Large 200g+ 5 Pack contains rats of a size suited to adult boas and pythons, supplied by PLT — a producer with a long-standing reputation among specialist reptile retailers in the UK. Each rat is farm-bred, ethically raised, and humanely euthanised before being packed into clear, secure plastic packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout PLT Frozen Rats\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePLT has been a trusted supplier to specialist reptile retailers for 30 years. Their rats are bred in controlled, ethical conditions and processed to consistent standards. These medium\/large specimens at 200g+ are the size commonly used in-store to feed adult boas and pythons, making them a proven choice for keepers working with larger colubrids and pythons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable Species\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdult ball pythons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdult pythons and boas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBirds of prey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrozen Transit Packaging\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrders are dispatched in insulated boxes with dry ice packs designed specifically for frozen food transport. The CO2 released by the dry ice also serves to keep the packaging free from pest insects during delivery. During warmer months, additional dry ice packs are included to maintain frozen condition throughout transit.\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 microwave or use hot water to defrost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove any uneaten food promptly to keep the enclosure hygienic\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 sealed within the original packaging to prevent freezer burn. Only remove and defrost the quantity needed for each feeding. Proper storage preserves nutritional quality between feeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor keepers running adult boas, pythons, or raptors, the PLT Frozen Rat Medium\/Large 200g+ 5 Pack delivers a reliable, ethically sourced food item from one of the UK reptile trade's most established frozen prey suppliers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peregrine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54149138186577,"sku":"ZR20005","price":23.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/0403\/8225\/files\/ZR20005_1.jpg?v=1782604132","url":"https:\/\/viperia.co.uk\/products\/plt-frozen-rat-medium-large-200g-5-pack","provider":"Viperia UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}