Is it worth it?

[RobNJ]

Only crappy thing is there are no rat breeders in my area so I would have had to pay shipping as well.

Not at all familiar with Ontario, but check Corey Woods for feeders.

Anyway, "worth it" is different from one to the next. For me it's definitely worth it, because I quite enjoy working with my rodents, and my cost for feeders are approx. 35-40% lower than if I purchased online or at shows. One thing you need to consider is that even with 7 snakes, a pair or trio of rats can become overwhelming, especially at times of high production while your snakes aren't feeding every week...which will happen. The idea of "I can always sell off the excess" is nice and sweet, but not always as easy as it sounds.