r/rat

In memory of Timothee (Tim) and his mighty fat rolls. I'll forever have a rat shaped hole in my heart 💕💔

Context: got it from another rat owner, just put it in today and photo is one of my rats using it for the first time/getting used to it, could that be why his tail is a little curled since he might’ve been uncomfortable with this random moving sphere he discovered? I’m rlly worried now bc I was so lucky to get this wheel for free and I can’t afford one otherwise. Do I need to get rid of it?

I just got three rats, and at first they were pretty bitey because they were nervous and Bear actually drew blood a couple times. They’ve settled in nicely and we’re bonding, but they still do little curiosity nibbles and it scares me so bad 😭 I know they don’t want to hurt me, and they’re being gentle, I’m just so nervous of them. (Picture of Bear, my vicious killer rat)

Here was Popcorn doing some drawer fetch! Popcorn and Toast both really loved this particular trick, and if both were out would often compete on who could grab the ball first!

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So recently it’s been really hot in the area where I live and we put them in a cooler room for that period of time, they’re scratching themselves but I guinely thought it was “cleaning themselves”, they also have a few small wounds on their body but remy always bit Eli as they’re sister and she’s more dominant, I was on vacation for 7 days and now I came back and their coat looks like this and it freaks me out, it doesn’t seem healthy at all and I feel so bad, has anyone any idea what this might be? Their behaviour is normal so far, they take their treats, they eat their food we give them, Eli licks my fingers a lot and Remy doesn’t act different from what I noticed either. Please has anyone any idea idea what this might be? :(((

Hello all!

I became a rat owner quite unexpectedly so I’m looking for a good cage that’s affordable. My budget is max $150. I had a two tier critter nation coming from fb market but that fell through (😭). Can anyone advise as to if these cages would work for my 2 boys (possible 3rd) or let me know some other good ones out there?

Iam just so f*ing inliegender with my little squishys and needed to Show them of 🥹😍

Here was Oreo doing her "read a card" trick! While of course rats can't actually read, this trick relies on the rat learning to progress a chain of actions when the card is flipped. So it looks like the rat is reading - and while that may not be entirely true, its still pretty amazing what they can learn!

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He and his brother (Brewster) came to me 2 weeks ago. His previous owner fell on hard times. She loved them dearly so please no hate twords them.

Both boys are 3 years old and living that old man life. Jack took advantage of the fact that the food bowl is just a little grabby away from the hammock.

I probably won't get a lot of time with them but I'm going to make every minute as wonderful as I can. My son (4) is absolutely infatuated with the boys and is doing amazing being gentle and the ratty boys love giving him kisses.

We have 3, little girls that are still cautious around humans but starting to warm up. I think having the gentleman rats in the house is helping my son understand that he is a big monster compared to them.

All in Jack and Brewster are an amazing addition to my little family.

hey all, it’s me again who was gifted two rats, their new cage came in and I’m looking for advice! I’m open to all criticism except for getting a new cage because of how small they are for now(absolutely upgrading as they get bigger and older)

Here was Blackberry doing her "clean up your toys" trick! Blackberry initially struggled at fetch based tricks, but once she got a few down she became great at them and really enjoyed adding variations on them like seen here.

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Want help with training your rats tricks? I have a rat training book available here! https://www.etsy.com/listing/1605480026/the-ultimate-guide-to-rat-training

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Guys i found this large thing on my rat and im so scared pf what it is, it appeared overnight or over two nights. I cannot go to the vet today since they are closed. Do you think he qill be okay untill tommorow?

So I posted a story earlier about my rat whiskey and im glad that went seen and Im allot more informed, but something else is seemingly going on.

This is Molly, over 2 years old (elderly ~2,5 y old) and having an infection. I know that through the breathing noises she makes. It worries me allot and she is often tired from it aswel. Im definitely going to make a vet appointment. I dont know if this infection can be brought onto others because my second older rat (same age) is beginning to show signs aswel but is allot happier. Im already helping her clean herself extra with getting rid of the redness around her nose and eyes. Any tips on how to care for her till the appointment? Food, cleaning, cuddling, warmth, ect...

Small mention, she also has a over grown lower tooth she went to the vet earlier before summer vacation but it grew back again same way. She is getting help for it aswel, but that isnt my biggest concern. ❤️‍🩹