Frozen rabbits are a staple for large constrictor snakes, monitor lizards, and crocodilians. Many falconers use frozen rabbits as part of a balanced diet for hawks, owls, and eagles.
Frozen rabbits are an established part of the pet-food supply chain, used mainly as whole-prey diets for carnivorous and exotic pets such as large snakes, birds of prey, ferrets, and zoo mammals. They provide a nutritionally complete, safe, and convenient feeding option that closely mimics the natural prey these animals would encounter in the wild. Freezing provides a clean, convenient, and nutritionally complete option that mimics a natural diet.
Rabbits are valued for their high protein and low fat content. They provide a balanced source of essential amino acids, calcium, and phosphorus when fed whole (including bone, organs, and fur). This makes them particularly beneficial for animals that thrive on whole-prey or “raw” diets.
Typical nutritional profile (approximate, per 100g of raw rabbit meat):
Protein: 20–22g
Fat: 5–8g
Moisture: 70–75%
Ash (minerals): 1–2%
