I am currently breeding rats, and have been with success for a while now. But I was reading up on ASF's and was amazed at what efficient breeders they are, AND the fact that they actually all care for the babies, instead of eating them.

So...I have just a few questions ^^

Does anyone know of any ASF breeders in Missouri? I'd be most interested in someone in Kansas City, Joplin, or Springfield.

What is a recommended starting number?

How do they compare to gerbils? (I was thinking about getting a pair, due to the absolute cute factor and that they breed like mad.)

Have you ever had a snake get picky and ONLY eat ASF's? Or have you been able to feed both ASF's and rats?

How bad to they really stink? If you clean the cage on a normal basis, are they practically odorless? Or are they like rats, were they just flat out smell?

Have you ever been bitten by an ASF? One of the reasons I stopped trying to breed mice was because no matter how gentle and kind I was, they would ALWAYS bite me.


Thanks guys ^^'