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Hi all, I am new to posting on here, but have been lurking on Kingsnake for a long long time. I recently moved to the Phoenix, AZ area (from the Midwest)and I am currently looking for a reliable and safe place/company to buy frozen rats. I am not against ordering out of state but I would recommend someplace on the West Coast. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance to any comments, they will all be appreciated.

I would say check craigslist. You will likely find a breeder in your area. If not I believe global captive breeders or something like that here in California might ship to you.

I am lucky enough to have found a local breeder through craigslist that will kill and freeze the rats I need the day before I pick them up.
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Brandon Nixon

Contact Layne Labs in California. I have been buying from them for quite some time and John is a great guy and their product is fantastic. Clean, Well packed, Stacks well in the freezer. You will be very pleased with the product. Call me if you have any other questions.

Take Care and Welcome to the Valley!

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Brandon Weik

I agree, i have been using Layne labs as well.

It can dent your wallet though. Lol.
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Richard Ceniceros

Thank you both for your responses, I really appreciate your time.
-Chad

I have had size issues (they shipped Sm. rats for Lg. and charged for Lg) with Layne Labs!!, but NOT with the Mouse Factory in Alpine,TX., The Mouse Factory has been in business longer and also sell to numerous AZA accrediated Zoos in the US! I'm in CA and have them shipped from the Mouse Factory in Alpine,TX and get better size, quality, and value!! -Charlie