Once you have everything set up, it is well worth it. I thought I would never do it, but it isn't that bad. Around here people recommend 1 female breeder per snake. So if you are gonna have 5 snakes 1.5 might be a good group for you.
I thought the same thing. I used to hate rodents but now I have a 1.5 rattie group and I cant wait for babys!