Yes, it is all that you have said. I feed all of my ball pythons live rats. I breed my own rats. I really enjoy breeding rats. I like them, but when it comes down to my snakes, I love them. So I don't mind to feed them live. I have tried f/t and it didn't work. I want my snakes to eat for me ever week, and I don't see any reason to starve them becasue I don't want to give them live. Over time it will less hard on you. Hope this helps.![]()