I'm thinking about starting a small breeding colony of rats. Currently I have one ball python (about 4 feet eating 2 medium rats/wk+1/2) and a rtb (about 3 1/2 feet eating 5 mice/wk-yeah I know, ridiculous). I am planning on getting another ball in a couple months (probably under 6 months old) and possibly a young blood. I have been reading about feeder set ups and am working with semi-limited space (my bedroom and a closet). I was wondering if starting with 1.2 rats would be a good idea. I'm going to buy them as babies and wait until they are matured to about 4 months. I was wondering how I could get the offspring to the size that would feed the ball and future bigger snakes. (timeframe and possible set up)? Any input would be appreciated and since it is 2:14 in the morning where I am, I'm sure I will have follow up questions my head is clearer.
Thanks everyone! Later

-billy