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Wanted Live Rodent Supplier, North Central Florida

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Hi there all,

My normal rodent supplier is going out of business in 3 weeks and I was wondering if anyone knew of anyone who sells/delivers live rodents for a reasonable price around the Gainesville, FL area.

Thanks!
 
What about Rodents on the Road? Their number is (352) 481-4185. They are located in Hawthorne. Website is rodentsontheroad.com
 
Hey All,

Lab Partners isn't going out of business, they are just going to stop selling to walk-ups and irregular orderers to focus on the large scale and wholesale side.

They just can wait around all day, or take time from other endeavors, or stop what they are doing when you drive up for $10 or $15 orders. I know I used to be out there daily and saw how difficult it is to juggle irregular customers.

If you are being affected by Lab Partners new policy you can arrange small orders of rodents (or large orders if pre-paid) they can be arranged through myself, and can be picked up at retail store I manage in gainesville since we are open everyday from 11 to 7. They will still be Lab Partners rodents-I will just be acting as a hub and handle ordering/purchasing/distribution there.

PLease bring with you a recent receipt from them so I can see what pricing scale you were on due to your volume and I will get you the same pricing or even beat it if possible/there are enough group orders to jump to the next volume level.

The store is:

Pangaea Pets
2416 sw 34th st
gainesville fl 32608
352-395-6777

ask for me Ben Cole

Thanks
ben cole
 
bcherps said:
Hey All,

Lab Partners isn't going out of business, they are just going to stop selling to walk-ups and irregular orderers to focus on the large scale and wholesale side.

They just can wait around all day, or take time from other endeavors, or stop what they are doing when you drive up for $10 or $15 orders. I know I used to be out there daily and saw how difficult it is to juggle irregular customers.

If you are being affected by Lab Partners new policy you can arrange small orders of rodents (or large orders if pre-paid) they can be arranged through myself, and can be picked up at retail store I manage in gainesville since we are open everyday from 11 to 7. They will still be Lab Partners rodents-I will just be acting as a hub and handle ordering/purchasing/distribution there.

PLease bring with you a recent receipt from them so I can see what pricing scale you were on due to your volume and I will get you the same pricing or even beat it if possible/there are enough group orders to jump to the next volume level.

The store is:

Pangaea Pets
2416 sw 34th st
gainesville fl 32608
352-395-6777

ask for me Ben Cole

Thanks
ben cole
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How much is the cost normally?
 
Hey,

Price depends on quantity in the store also.

Our regular retail price for individual animals is:

mice
pink through hopper 1.50
small to x-breeder is 2.00

rats
pink through hopper 2.00
pup 2.50
small 3.00
medium 4.00
large 6.00
jumbo 8.00

The price includes boxes on larger sizes or custom bagging on frozen.
Then we will also meet any local retail coupons.

it goes down for group lots, pre-orders.

To get wholesale you have to be ordering in wholesale quantity, and provide your own carriers for live. Wholesale varies on the amount of animals you get per size, frequency of order, if you pre-pay, how long I have to sit on the animals and feed and house them, etc etc.

Thanks
ben
 
WOW. No wonder I have people taking everything I can breed LOL.I Guess I should rethink my prices.
 
Hey,

Yeah its sounds like a ton, but take into account the 2500 a month for retail rent, 800 a month for electricity, 3500 a month for employee wages and insurance, the customer always needs a box with a jumbo rat, and then the labor/beddign/food costs to keep them in-stock in the store, and suddenly 8.00 rats arent the profit they look like they are making.

Plus some customers if getting enough volume, pre-paid, pick up with their own carriers, ordered in advance can get larges and jumbos as cheaply as $2.50 to $3.00.



Thanks
ben
 
This is an inquiry ad for rodent supplier(s)...Benjamin posted his list and its up to the OP to determine if that works for him. Please, lets not turn this into a discussion about the market value of feeders.
 
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