Thanks!
I've kept rats for close to 2 years now (as pets) but have had issues finding good breeding stock. I've finally gotten some good animals from a breeder in SC, so I'm hoping I'll be able to produce rats with good temperaments. I probably won't be breeding enough to fully supply my snakes at this point, but it should be a fun project to work with.
Thanks for the tip on getting them to cut the wood. I will likely do that or get my husband to borrow some of his fathers wood tools to do so.