ok why is every thread im reading lately turning into an arguement.... this guy is considering doing small time breeding suzuki. so i believe the information that michelle is giving is good for the OP. plus i am a small time rat breeder myself (food for 6 snakes). and i see it adequate to give my females breaks and not leave the male with them. my male i salways breeding and i havbe more females then i need to keep the supply comng, but that in turn gives my females more time to recoup and they do in turn throw big clutches. i had one clutch of 21 the other day... i know what you do works and it works quite qell, but you are also a big breeder. were just the little people doing out thing.