Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 9:28 pm Post subject: My 2 newest additions
These 2 rats (1 male and 1 female) came courtesy of the Caseys. They usually play nice but sometimes get a little rough ending with 1 squeeking so I've been breaking them up. Is this usual behavior for m/f house mates? I am unable to post pictures from my phone so I will do so on Monday. Thanks so much Sean and Denise
Yes, its totally normal. Don't break them up, let them do what they're doing (playing), this is part of their learning how to play and socialize.. Sometimes the males can be a little rough, but its normal... Matt _________________ Reptile Rescue Orange County
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Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2009 9:56 am Post subject: Some pics
Here are a few pics of these cuties in their new home. The grey headed rat is the male if I remember correctly from Sean telling me ... I haven't looked closely to be sure ::lol::.
If they are two males, they would definitely fight when they got older -- are you sure you have a male and a female? _________________ "Tarantulas are friends, not food" (but I bet they taste pretty good with butter and lemon!)
Glad you like them and yes 1 is male and 1 female. FYI I got some Animal Planet approved bedding with natural lavender (for eliminating odors) that I love the smell of but everytime they push off with their hind legs to spring at each other they kick the stuff all over the floors So in case you ever thought this might be a nice beddng to use just be aware of this. When I run out I think I'll look for an alternative so I don't need to sweep up everyday. Maybe some kind of wood shavings
You *could* use an aquarium with a screen top instead... _________________ "Tarantulas are friends, not food" (but I bet they taste pretty good with butter and lemon!)
Cute rats. I've got a pair of males (father/son) and they play alot like how you described. It's normal and don't worry about any minor scratches. Rats heal up really fast. And I know what you mean about the care fresh bedding. I've got my rat cage at the head of my bed and I have to brush carefresh off my bed every night. ::lol:: _________________ "Paranoia driving me insane; Paranoia ripping through my brain; Paranoia making me believe; Paranoia, that somebody's after me!"
I love rats too and have had all males... Some get along great forever while others you have to separate. Good luck with them and by the way, you can get creative with their housing as well. Years ago, I saw something online called the rat grotto which was a bookcase converted into a rat cage. It was so inspiring i decided to make one myself using an ikea bookcase with an added on screen door front.
Wow you pamper your pets dont you Karen!! _________________ “Look down at me and you see a fool;
look up at me and you see a god;
look straight at me and you see yourself.”
Yes, the grotto is high maintenance!!! I had to spot clean on a daily basis, mainly the vinyl flooring. I also had to sew up several sets of hammocks and floor mats as rats love to chew! This way I could always replace while the other is in the wash. Now, with my 14 year old son, our two dogs, and critters..., I had to retire the cage as it is a lot of work.
Here is a link to the original Grotto page that inspired me and I am sure, many others.....
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So in case you ever thought this might be a nice beddng to use just be aware of this. When I run out I think I'll look for an alternative so I don't need to sweep up everyday. Maybe some kind of wood shavings 
