Summary of "Best and Worst Feeder Mice and Rat Companies for Pet Snakes"

Review of Frozen Thawed Feeder Mice and Rats for Pet Snakes

This video provides a detailed review and comparison of various companies that sell frozen thawed feeder mice and rats for pet snakes. The creator, Alex, has ordered from multiple sources including Perfect Prey, Feeder Source, Big Cheese Rodent, Underground Reptiles, Petco, and Petsmart. The goal was to evaluate their product quality, pricing, packaging, and customer service.

Key Points from the Review

Feeder Source Feeder Source is the least favorite due to poor customer service, high prices, and low product quality. The rodents often smelled bad, appeared poorly handled, and many had to be discarded. Attempts to contact customer support were largely ignored until persistent outreach via social media resulted in a partial credit. The company’s exclusive presence at reptile expos like Repticon gives them a captive market, but the quality and service are lacking.
Petco and Petsmart These retailers offer individually packed feeder rodents that are very expensive and not worth the cost unless buying in small quantities for a single snake. Their quality is mediocre with a slight odor, but sizing is consistent.
Underground Reptiles Ranking third, Underground Reptiles provides good packaging, decent pricing, and satisfactory product quality with no odor. However, the reviewer dislikes some of their business practices, such as selling wild-caught animals and bulk wholesale products, which affects the overall rating.
Big Cheese Rodent The second favorite, Big Cheese Rodent is praised for reasonable prices, good packaging, and customer service. The main drawback is frequent out-of-stock issues, especially for larger rodents needed for bigger snakes.
Perfect Prey The top choice, Perfect Prey offers consistent high-quality products, excellent packaging with ample dry ice, reasonable shipping costs, and no odor in the rodents. The reviewer has never had to contact customer service due to any issues, highlighting their reliability.

Overall Impressions

The reviewer emphasizes that while some companies have stock or ethical concerns, Perfect Prey stands out as the best overall option for feeder rodents. They strongly discourage buying from Feeder Source due to ongoing quality and service problems.

Additional Notes

The video ends with an invitation for viewers to suggest other companies to test.
The reviewer expresses a desire to keep opinions unbiased by avoiding sponsorships.