Quote Originally Posted by MedicalAuthor View Post
Ah, all good info. I will run stuff on craigslist. I think we are for having pet rats now (my son is into it, my other son is the one who 'owns' the snake) so the cage won't go to waste regardless.

And I didn't specify the sex of Lucky when I got her because at the time she was just Viper's snack.

Lucky is still pretty small, got her as a hopper, but I'm guessing they can get pregnant shortly after weaning?
Rats make good pets- but yes, they might get pregnant at a much younger age than they should. I'm actually glad that none of my current snakes need rats as feeders- I'd much rather feed mice, as I still very much like rats just as pets. They're pretty intelligent (trainable), social & even affectionate. And (need I say?) always willing to share a snack, haha.