if i kept all the ones i thought were cute or unique , my snakes would starve . i do sell a few of the best looking ones that i'm not keeping to the shop i work at to be resold as pets . so atleast some of my little ratties grow up to enjoy the good life . i do have about 12 young females that i need to reduce to about 6 or 7 of the best for breeders . i really like them all , but still about half of them will become dinner for one of my snakes .