The main debate in this thread has been over feeding response. However, i have a different question on the pro/con.. Is there any diseases/parasites/chance of mites that live rats (cleaned weekly) could trasmit over to balls or boas when kept closely?

I have a reptile room with snakes and geckos but have been keeping my rat breeding at the other end of the house. Am i being too cautious or is there a risk of anything?

Thanks in advance