Hello fellow ball python enthusiasts,

So this weekend I'm going to finish building my new snake rack, so I plan to get more snakes. Well I ran out of frozen rats and bought some more from my local reptile breeder. I currently pay two dollars per medium rat, and it got me thinking. If I get more snakes food bills are going to sky rocket.

So I have a few questions. My plan was starting with three females to one male and have a six tub custom built breeding rack. From there start a colony to breed.

First question would be how much money monthly would the upkeep be for this small colony.

Second whats the preferred bedding for rats?

Third whats the best genetic breed of rat for ball pythons?

I appologize for the sloppy post, and if it is in the wrong section.

Thanks ahead of time.