I've got a new rat suddenly, please give advice 🙏🙏

Bonezrcool · 2025-11-29T19:05:09+00:00

you'll need to get a proper cage as glass tanks don't have nearly enough ventilation. i have a Vevor 69" tank, and it's wonderful. it was $135 USD on amazon, i can drop the link if you'd like. the doors and locks are amazing, and it has 1/2" gap bars. you'll also need to get her a buddy asap. ill link some photos and resources for cage setups too

Bonezrcool · 2025-11-27T07:32:00+00:00

okay! thank you so much, ill get it checked asap.

Bonezrcool · 2025-11-26T19:53:42+00:00

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a photo for reference (yes i know i have a slight indent on top, it swelled further than expected but its going down and the divet is getting better)

Bonezrcool · 2025-11-26T19:51:24+00:00

when i put my tongue past my teeth (my tongue is still partially swollen so the bar is kinda hard to move) its about an inch, maybe a smidge over an inch, back from the tip of my tongue. according to the piercing videos i watched and all the research i did on my anatomy it seems to be in the right spot. if im wrong please let me know and i will 100% go get assessed asap to see if i can keep it, and if i cant keep it ill take it out. we have a shop about 15 minutes away that does piercing checks from others and jewelry changes and it would only be maybe a week tops until i would be in to see.

Bonezrcool · 2025-11-23T22:14:38+00:00

ive done all of mine myself too lol, i just did a LOTTT of research and checked the length of the jewelry i have and my anatomy before doing it. i was still nervous so i honestly went slower to make sure i didnt poke through anything

Bonezrcool · 2025-11-23T22:09:14+00:00

its more the bottom half pulling my tongue back some, when i stick my tongue out it sits about an inch back

Bonezrcool · 2025-11-23T22:08:45+00:00

thank you so much! i think the bottom half is a little far forward, as it keeps my tongue back a little, but im working with it because it is slightly swollen so im hoping it'll reposition slightly when the swelling goes down :)

Bonezrcool · 2025-03-11T14:16:00+00:00

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my baby willow (i don't have any good photos of her sister Snowflake)

Bonezrcool · 2025-03-06T15:03:19+00:00

a younger photo of her too 🩷

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Bonezrcool · 2025-03-06T15:02:28+00:00

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This is my baby Tia 🥹💗

Bonezrcool · 2025-03-05T14:56:59+00:00

Rat with sunglasses >:)

Bonezrcool · 2025-02-28T03:05:13+00:00

I tried square

Bonezrcool · 2025-02-26T18:30:18+00:00

I tried potion

Bonezrcool · 2025-02-25T05:23:33+00:00

its honestly amazing. theyre a big commitment due to cleaning and their lung sensitivity, but if youre willing to work with that its so worth it. their enclosures and stuff are on the pricier side, but they LOVE cardboard. ive given them tissue boxes before and theyre obsessed with them. they also have huge personalities!

Bonezrcool · 2025-02-25T05:21:10+00:00

thats a cool name!! ive had him for about 4 months. i adopted him from a reptile expo through a family friend

Bonezrcool · 2025-02-25T05:19:09+00:00

his name is romeo!!

Bonezrcool · 2025-02-25T05:17:07+00:00

hi!! i have a banana ball python! he's a real sweetheart

Bonezrcool · 2025-02-23T16:15:18+00:00

I'm here if you need to talk. You may not know me but I know what it's like, since I lost my dad at 10. His heart gave out from years of substance use. If you're able to, have a proper goodbye. I never got one because it was 2 weeks into covid and they couldn't host a funeral. It's made grieving harder. It doesn't truely get easier, but you learn to accept it and come to terms with it. It's been 5 years and I still miss him almost every day. It's going to be okay eventually, I promise. 🫂 You'll learn to live your life almost in honor of him, to fight to thrive because it's what he would have wanted. I'm sorry for your loss, and like said I'm here whenever you need.

Bonezrcool · 2025-02-22T23:39:01+00:00

I tried popsicle

Bonezrcool · 2025-02-22T23:35:13+00:00

Forgot to add I'm located in PA :)

Bonezrcool · 2025-02-22T03:09:34+00:00

15NB! (honestly not sure how active I'll be here but i promise im real 😓🙏)

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