i dont know if the distance between rodent pro's business and the person receiving the order plays a part in the shipping cost but rodent pro is in indiana. that's quite a ways for something frozen. but yeah i'm thinking of going with rodent pro too when i switch my snake to f/t but for me 1 pck of rats + s&h is coming out to $60...for a 6 month supply. to me that $60 once every 6 months is better then the $180 - $240 i'd be spending in 6 months caring for live rodents. so i see the high shipping rate in a different light i guess.
sorry if this doesnt help with your dilemma.