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snakes/mice

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Question
Hey there,
I have a ball python, And I am thinking of giving him to a good home. I would like to get a more active reptile or maybe just for a change. I have been breeding rats for food, And I was wondering if there is any other reptiles that would eat rats (I can give any size rat tiny ones of med size or whatever.) Thanks.

The tank I have is about 5' long and 2' high.

Answer
Reptiles aren't really "active" animals.  That's why they make Jack Russell terriers!  LOL  

Bearded Dragons are very docile and take to handling well, and larger ones can eat pinky rats.  Corn snakes are probably a little more active than a ball and they love rats.