Live feeding ASFs = Irresponsible?

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Then why do so many people have trouble finding them? Why aren't they in petstores, like gerbils and hamsters and other stuff they might eat?

I just have to disagree with that. Maybe it depends on your area.

They are illegal in my area, and I have heard many people say they're difficult to find.

I still didn't really get an answer as to why someone would feed ASFs over regular rats (this isn't directed at you, just a general statement).