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asf rats??

ballfreak Jun 13, 2008 08:47 PM

im thinking about breeding some of them for my balls that really dont eat well. does anyone have good or bad to say about there experiences with these rats? i mean they seem like a good thing they dont smell bad and balls love them? thanks for any posts.

Replies (10)

Dave79 Jun 13, 2008 10:47 PM

I use them for my pieds whenever they refuse a normal rat. I use frozen thawed, the feeding response is crazy.

twh Jun 13, 2008 11:48 PM

the benfits far outweigh the negatives IMO.just make sure you have some long hemos with rubber tips.

Hissenia Jun 14, 2008 01:44 AM

I just started up breeding ASF's. The first litter had 10 babies in it! My Picky Ball loves them. just watch out.. the ASF's have attitude!

Good Luck
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Adrian De Leon
Hissenia Reptiles

steelersdiehard Jun 14, 2008 06:46 AM

There a great alternative. As far as attitude I have never had any problem with mine at all.

BuzzardBall Jun 14, 2008 08:47 AM

I too have never had a problem w/attitude! I've found that they breed exceptionally well when I suppliment their food w/sweet potatos and carrots!

ballfreak Jun 14, 2008 09:10 AM

thats what worries me there attitude is it toward the snakes as well? i would be worried them attacking my balls?? thanks for your help.

WALL2WALLREPTILE Jun 14, 2008 11:06 AM

If you are worried about attitude...just use frozen thawed ASF...they work great too.
For a snake that can be reluctant to feed....I love ASF rats.
Some people have told me that they were afraid their snake would become addicted to the ASF....but instead we have used the ASF to get a reluctant feeder back on a feeding cycle...and then gave it a domestic rat....works like a charm!
I love using the thawed ASF!
Try it.

Harlin Wall - WALL TO WALL REPTILES!
970-245-7611
970-255-9255

RoyalVariations Jun 14, 2008 11:08 AM

Harlin,

Where do you purchase them FT?

Kyle
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Kyle
www.royalvariations.com

"be safe, be happy and dont let anyone make you afraid" David Coverdale

ChadRamsey Jun 14, 2008 12:35 PM

American Rodent has them
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Thanks
Chad Ramsey

RoyalVariations Jun 14, 2008 01:42 PM

Chad,

Much appreciated. Have a great weekend.

Thank you, Kyle
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Kyle
www.royalvariations.com

"be safe, be happy and dont let anyone make you afraid" David Coverdale

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