Buying frozen mice (RodentPro) - Page 3

Amadeus · 07-06-13, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by RandyRhoads

I don't quite get that. I get processing fees but 5 pounds of dry ice I like $5... What are twy doing shipping it in a big Rubbermaid container??

Filled with platinum.

RandyRhoads · 07-06-13, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Amadeus

Filled with platinum.

Lmao there BETTER be something other than dead vermin in there for that price....

KORBIN5895 · 07-06-13, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by RandyRhoads

I don't quite get that. I get processing fees but 5 pounds of dry ice I like $5... What are twy doing shipping it in a big Rubbermaid container??

A minimum order of dry ice cost me $25 bucks and I actually get an amazing discount because they sell it to me using a local businesses account number.

RandyRhoads · 07-06-13, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by KORBIN5895

A minimum order of dry ice cost me $25 bucks and I actually get an amazing discount because they sell it to me using a local businesses account number.

Damn, maybe I should start buying bulk dry ice here and selling it to places around you...

bcr229 · 07-06-13, 11:28 AM

My orders have arrived packed in a large Styrofoam beer cooler. Of the $75 shipping cost I could easily see how half of that is materials. Also, this time of year I would want overnight or at most two-day shipping due to the heat.

formica · 07-06-13, 11:33 AM

$75?? woah lol

£9 here for shipping on dry ice, $12?

**Aaron_S** · 07-06-13, 07:16 PM

Don't forget you've got to pay for the weight of the rodents as well...They can all add up... if it's a small shipment, no idea really...maybe they are marking it up

marvelfreak · 07-06-13, 07:51 PM

You have to realize the cost of everything involved with shipping. Rodent Pro use extra heavy duty wax card broad box, they wrap insulation in a bag around everything, then you have your dry ice, plastic Ziploc bags, and last the rats. Then like Aaron said you have to add the weight of it all. I tell you what it might seem pricey but once your get a order and see how well it package it worth it to know your rats, mice, or rabbits a will arrive frozen.

Also they have a thing where you can get a quote and it will tell you how full the box is.

here check it out. Frozen Mice, Frozen Rats, Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Chicks and Quail

smy_749 · 07-06-13, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by marvelfreak

You have to realize the cost of everything involved with shipping. Rodent Pro use extra heavy duty wax card broad box, they wrap insulation in a bag around everything, then you have your dry ice, plastic Ziploc bags, and last the rats. Then like Aaron said you have to add the weight of it all. I tell you what it might seem pricey but once your get a order and see how well it package it worth it to know your rats, mice, or rabbits a will arrive frozen.

Also they have a thing where you can get a quote and it will tell you how full the box is.

here check it out. Frozen Mice, Frozen Rats, Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Chicks and Quail

I just messed around with it to see what it would cost me (I don't currently order in bulk as my collection is so small I'd rather not keep that many in my small freezer) but anyways. For the anthills I tried 100 extra small pinks, 100 large pinks, and 100 fuzzies for adults. It came out to 100 shipped. If I purchased them from petco it would be like....500 or 600 dollars.. I guess with the small ones you save on shipping too though.

Amadeus · 07-06-13, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by smy_749

I just messed around with it to see what it would cost me (I don't currently order in bulk as my collection is so small I'd rather not keep that many in my small freezer) but anyways. For the anthills I tried 100 extra small pinks, 100 large pinks, and 100 fuzzies for adults. It came out to 100 shipped. If I purchased them from petco it would be like....500 or 600 dollars.. I guess with the small ones you save on shipping too though.

Yeah the box will be tiny and the weight of the whole order could be what? 500-600 grams?

smy_749 · 07-06-13, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Amadeus

Yeah the box will be tiny and the weight of the whole order could be what? 500-600 grams?

Prob less, but still would save crazy money so I figured I'd point it out. lol

Starbuck · 07-06-13, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Amadeus

Yeah the box will be tiny and the weight of the whole order could be what? 500-600 grams?

i belive rodent pro ships only one size box, about 2x2x2 feet, which when full of feeders and dry ice weighs about 30 pounds. a smaller order ships i the same size box, hence they tell you how much room is left in your shipping container at checkout. shipping cost is pretty standard (75$), its up to the customer to maximize cost efficiency.
the raptor center i volunteer at gets bi-weekly shipments of frozen quails, 3 boxes. they are always frozen and exceptionally well packed, though expensive.

Amadeus · 07-06-13, 08:47 PM

Raptor center. ***** YES

KORBIN5895 · 07-06-13, 11:03 PM

My shipments usually weigh 50 pounds with rp and cost between $75 and $85 for shipping.

Dave Kelley · 07-06-13, 11:33 PM

Rodent Pro quality is probably the poorest of all the rodent providers I have ever purchased from. To paraphrase another breeder with the same observation "the rodents look like they were dropped from space, forming into a giant smashed ball of rat." With that mangled ball comes trying to pry apart rodents, watching some break apart. Some have been missing tails, legs, and the occasional head. The odor is beyond aweful...even for rodents. The rodents don't look nearly as robust as other providers, and with the disease scare they had recently (that they didn't alert others to until they were called on it!) I won't purchase from them ever again.

Here are the two that get A+++++ in my books.
Layne Labs Snake Food, Reptile Food, Feed Carnivores, Birds of Prey : Layne Labs.com
Loxahatchee rodents Loxahatchee Rodents, E-commerce site

The rodent's are robust, along with packaged neatly, aligned side by side on trays. Some of the mice have been tossed in a large bag minus the tray, but they are not mangled together....they almost look like they fell asleep and had their legs tucked into their sides , lol. No disgusting odors, clean, prompt, good pricing. If you are on the west coast, or in that region, I'd recommend Layne Labs, and Loxahatchee for the east coast. Shipping kills if you're ordering large shipments across the country....

Hope this helps!