Mice and Racks

[Stewart_Reptiles]

Would it be better to breed mice or rats? I know people typically start them on mouse hoppers but would rat fuzzies work as well? I think I would prefer rats as I can feed extras to my BPs, instead of feeding them multiple mice. I'm just not sure how difficult it is to get them (Hatchlings) on rats from the start.

You will get better feeding response starting hatchlings on mice than rats, they are just more enticing and as a breeder you want to get them started ASAP. You success rate of hatchlings taking food first time offered will be higher.

I start everything on mice hoppers now and everything switches very easily to rats after the first 3 meals sometimes less.