Anyone have rats?

[Goat_Walker]

Reading some of these posts...Im sorry but aI just cant see how anyone could keep theor rats in a cage under the bed! Mine are in a four story cage on top of a dresser.. They get plenty of play time and they frequently get to see people when they go in and out of my room. If they need a dark place they go in a tube or in one of the huts ive bought for them

 

[RachelFromTheBlackLagoon]

No no no.... She said she is thinking of using a big under-the-bed storage bin as their playpen. I think it's safe to assume that nobody will be in it when it is actually under the bed!

Also, I forget who said it but a tank is not an appropriate habitat for a rat, whether there is a wire topper or not. There's simply not enough ventilation and rats have especially fragile respiratory systems. Also, rats should almost never be kept alone. There are very few who absolutely can't be kept with other rats due to aggression, but that's pretty rare. They're incredibly social and need others of their species to communicate with, groom each other, etc. Rats that are kept alone often suffer from depression and related health issues. They should be kept in same-sex or spayed/neutered pairs or colonies. There are many places to adopt already speutered rats from, too! Just thought I'd throw it out there for anyone who didn't know and was considering rats as a pet.

 

[kbbeale]

Ok, I nearly spit my water out when I read that. NO NO NO I want a PLAY area for the rats that would be safe and secure, so my young boys can interact with them OUTSIDE their 3 story cage! LOL No animal deserves to be shoved under a bed LOL

Sorry for the confusion.

 

[thebritt]

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Me too - NOW I GET IT - that's what we call "a little mix-up"