We just hit 18 snakes in our collection (all in a 6 month span....we have a problem) and we are trying to switch over to F/T for everyone. Due to space and living arrangements, a rat breeding operation just isn't feasible right now so we buy all. We have been striking up relationship with local shops to do a volume deal and looking at online frozen rats in bulk (but I have heard scary stories about these....any feedback is appreciated). Overall, it is very expensive to feed the little guys but well worth it in my opinion.

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Quote Originally Posted by Wes View Post
I just hit 21 snakes. I have 3 that will only eat live so I breed for those 3 then any that don't get fed off get put to sleep and frozen and I also buy f/t for the others.

I like this idea a lot, as I have 2-3 snakes that refuse F/T and only eat live. What number of breeder rats do you keep and how many did you start with? Is there a certain kind? Any feedback is appreciated! How do you put them to sleep before freezing?