Quote Originally Posted by MR Snakes View Post
Are these going to be pets?
OP said for breeding, but rats that aren't tame can bite when defending their babies etc...best to treat breeders as pets! They're actually smart & affectionate pets-
I had pet rats for years before I ever got into snakes. When a rat is tame, you can smear something like gravy on your hand & they will grab & hold your fingers
somewhat aggressively but then carefully & gently lick your hand/fingers clean without biting. Seriously...NOT stupid! But rats that are never handled will be on
the wild & defensive side...even though "domestic" they can "take care of themselves". So respect them, treat them well & fairly...it just works much better.