I just started to breed my own but I have 19 snakes and from my wife's math I'm just barley breaking even. The only reason I am still breeding rats is for for upcoming babies because my local rat supplier doesn't like getting rid of all his litters. You have to factor in the cageing the food supplies etc. It adds up quick. I will see if I can find a link that breaks down costs. Imo no I would bulk order f/t