I went to my local Pet Smart yesterday to pick up some supplies for my dog. My boyfriend was with me and he made a joke about the rats and mice being snake food. I told the cashier that I have two ball pythons and he was like, Oh My Goodness! He said that it is very sad how people come into the store and buy the rats and mice for feeders. I personally do not buy rats and mice from Pet Smart for feeders. I go to a mom and pop shop that sells feeders.