In Virginia I believe you actually need a license to breed them (By them I mean African Soft Fur Rats), but there is a guy I know named Dan who has a license to breed them, I can't remember his last name but if you call: (804) 717-2282 That's "Off The Ark" they buy their rodents from him and I'm sure they can get you in contact with him. He was usually around there after 5 on Fridays. I can't remember where exactly he's located in VA but I believe he's just north of you.