I have come to the conclusion that I just have a stubborn bp and he will only eat live. My dilemma is that the only pet store is 45 min away and the reptile expo only goes every 3 weeks + the $5 to get into it. SO I was thinking I would go to the reptile expo and pick up some rats then simply keep them. My bp can eat a small rat fine (he is 5 months old). My problem is that they will grow too fast to the point my bp won't be able to eat them. I was thinking of getting 6 rats then ever 6 weeks go to the expo to get more. ANy suggestions or opinions would be great thanks.