i want a rtb. but...

I have a couple things to say and a question.

1.Beardies are not expensive to keep up, cept for food, unless you keep and breed dubia roaches but other then that there find, I see lots of beardies on Craigslist for cheap got mine for $25 with a tank so, gotta look around.

2.I know all about the many many animals. 2 balls (1 baby 1 adult) A baby king dot dash, Adult corn, Beardie, 5 Crested geckos, 2 dogs 2 hedgehogs, 14 Rats and a salt water fish tank. Sheesh I know...haha. although I only plan on getting 1 more ball. A Female Pied to go along with my 100% het pied.

And now for question

So, I want one but my wife wont let me cuz she has 2 rules with my animals.
1.No eating rabbits
2.No earing small children.

So leading to my question.

Can I feed them Rats? as long as there Jumboish.... at least at full size.

beardies are really cheap i fed mine crickets but hated them so i moved to silkworms they are better for him anyways i can't get roaches in toronto i went to the expo here but the guy says no one in canada sells them so silk worms it is = /

u talking bout a red tail eating rats? im a little confused. lol

A red tail can eat rats its entire life. They do better on smaller sized meals anyway. You generally do not want to see a big feeding lump after they eat. Adults do well on only 2 feedings a month if you are feeding rats. If you handle the snake regularly and feed from long tongs so it does not associate your hand with feeding you should not have aggression issues. Alot of boa's will just relax in your lap once they are comfortable with being held often. Some just want to explore and get into tight spaces. My 2 have opposite reactions to being held. The female is very calm but the male just wants to get away. Just shop around. If you decide to get one try to handle it first and choose one that is not flighty and trying to get away from you.