Size Guide for Frozen Feeder Mice

At Kiezebrink, we understand how overwhelming it can be when it comes to choosing mice to feed your snake. There are many different names for the different sizes of feeder mice, so we are here to help you recognise what each of the names mean and the comparison between the sizes.

General Rule of Thumb

As your snake grows in size, so will the feeder mice you have to give them as part of their healthy diet. To measure, the size of prey should be around the same size as the widest point on your snake’s body.

Mice Size Chart

Pinky Mice Size Guide

Referred to as pinky mice because they have not formed a coat of fur yet and appear pink in colour, they range in size in accordance with how old they are. Here is a size guide for extra-small, small and large pinky mice:

• Extra-Small Pinky Mice: Only 1 day old, they range in weight from 1.5-1.99g.
• Small Pinky Mice: Between 1-2 days old, they range in weight from 2-2.49g.
• Large Pinky Mice: Between 3-4 days old, they range in weight from 2.5-2.99g and height from 0.5-1”.

Fuzzy Mice Size Guide

Also known as peach fuzzies or fuzzies or mouse fluffs, they would be starting to develop a slight coat of fur, depending on their age. Here is a guide for small and large fuzzy mice:

• Small Fuzzy Mice: Between 5-9 days old, they range in weight from 3-4.49g.
• Large Fuzzy Mice: Between 10-13 days old, they range in weight from 4.5-6.99g.

Subadult Mice Size Guide

This category of mice refers to the ones that are old enough to have fully opened their eyes, with a coat of fur, and who would have the ability to eat and drink independently. Here is a size guide for small and medium subadult mice.

• Small Subadult Mice: Between 14-19 days old, they range in weight from 7-12.99g.
• Medium Subadult Mice: Between 20-24 days old, they range in weight from 13-17.99g.

Adult Mice Size Guide

This category of mice refers to the ones that are old enough to breed. Here is a size guide for large / adult and extra-large adult mice.

• Large / Adult Mice: Between 25-30 days old, they range in weight from 22-30g.
• Extra-Large/ Jumbo Mice: Between 5-6 months old, they range in weight from 30g and above.

Frozen Mice from Kiezebrink

If you are still unsure of which mice to feed your snake, it is always best to choose a size too small rather than too large because this can cause major health issues. At Kiezebrink, we have a wide range of frozen feeder mice available:

• Mouse Pinks
• Mouse Fluffs
• Small Mice
• Regular Mice
• Large Mice
• Jumbo Mice
• Ungraded Mice

Each category states the weight so you can find the perfect ones for your snake. If you need guidance on which would be best suited to your pet, please don’t hesitate to get in contact with us.