I have noticed alot of posts about people wanting to begin breeding. While it is an exciting & joyous time, it's can also be a time of frustration & disappointment.

Last season I only had 4 clutches and bred my own asf feeders, this season I look to finish with 8 clutches. I currently have 13 new hatchlings along with another 7 in the incubator. that's 20 babies that will be on a 5 day feed schedule. Not to mention adding more rows to my hatchling rack.

I also have 11 holdback babies from the end of last season that are on weaners. Then there are the 32 adults to feed weekly.

I started breeding regular rats to keep up with the starting demand, and to cut down costs, but it looks like I will have to purchase more female breeders (the 12 I have aren't enough) .

Then there is the issue with your problem feeders, my 2 female bees would rather have a cuddle buddy than a meal.




and 2 other hatclings haven't quite figured out that they must strike & coil, before eating the prey, they just start to nom nom on the pinkie lol.

Then there are the older babies who like to do things like this




Did I mention that I Love every aspect of keeping these animals! even tub cleaning day, which seems daily with hatchlings.

I found something to help all you guys that are new to palpating

It works great, so if you are in a thrift store see if you can find a satin pair of gloves .

any whohow, I don't want to discourage anyone by any means, just want you to know what may lie ahead.