You had mentioned a pack (of prey) so I thought you were just doing f/t- but wanted to make sure. That's certainly the most convenient. But if your snake gets fussy later on, I'm glad you have a nearby rodent breeder just in case. When your snake gets a little bigger, some of them get pretty cuddly too- just sayin'. For many years I had a large BCI (boa) that was VERY cuddly! She can always put your BP in a fleece sweater sleeve & pretend he's got fur, I've kept a tarantula & a scorpion in the past too- I enjoy most creatures & still haven't tried them all. Never had a hermit crab or guinea pig. Always have dogs though- lots to be said for the fur babies.