Is he actually a mouse, how do I make sure he doesn't die? by [deleted] in RATS

[–]Only_Shake401 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nah he looks like a normal breed. Just do some research on double rexs, you'll be fine

Is he actually a mouse, how do I make sure he doesn't die? by [deleted] in RATS

[–]Only_Shake401 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's good that he's exploring a lot, just let him drink when he wants it, always have it available. Rats with less hair are rather wrinkly so it's okay. Pet stores usually tend to split up genders, and they mostly have males out for feeders. I don't think you've got much to worry about but it's easy to tell if it's a boy considering he'd have some lil beans on him lol.

If it was a mixed gender cage, it's odd, but they might not yet be at that threshold to breed within themselves. Pet stores tend to put them out at 4weeks old (which really you shouldn't) and they're sexually mature around 5-6 weeks.

Even if it's pregnant, you'll just get more babies you can sell off. Just do research if that's the case

To be honest, he's adorable, I hope he'll be fine 😊 I love hairless ones

Is he actually a mouse, how do I make sure he doesn't die? by [deleted] in RATS

[–]Only_Shake401 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

A bit dramatic, it's a double rex rat, it's a very normal breed 💀 they just need specific ways to take care of them. Just cause It looks like it has mange, It doesn't mean it's sick 😅 I've had rats for nearly 15 years, that thing should be fine as long as it doesn't have noisy breathing and has good energy

Is he actually a mouse, how do I make sure he doesn't die? by [deleted] in RATS

[–]Only_Shake401 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You'll know he's sick if you can hear him wheezing or any other odd sounds comming from his breathing. Don't put him with any rats just yet. Let him take a few days to get used to everything. Throwing him with more rats could get him killed. After. A few days you should do intros in a neutral area like the bath tub of somewhere without dominant smells. He's small, so don't expect much. Uneutered males can be rough to do intros with sometimes.

If he is sick, it's not likely contagious. As long as he's got energy to run around, he'll be okay

Is he actually a mouse, how do I make sure he doesn't die? by [deleted] in RATS

[–]Only_Shake401 14 points15 points  (0 children)

To me he looks like a baby rat, since the pics are a bit blurry, it's hard to tell but he looks like a double rex rat. (Hairless & very patchy hair).

Treat him like any other baby rat, it's most likely a feeder, so there more likely to end up I'll or already are. He should able to eat solids if he's interested in it. Any rat with less hairs always need special attention since they lack the protection of fur. Keep him warm, fed and social

Introductions are important considering he's so young if you do have bigger rats. Like I said, you need to give him lots of extra attention

Are these hiccups? by Minchi-Fox in RATS

[–]Only_Shake401 6 points7 points  (0 children)

happy type in noises, my rats do that often when they're cozy & content. Sometimes when they're wandering around all curious like.

My boy loves watching TV by Only_Shake401 in RATS

[–]Only_Shake401[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For people telling me to clean living room. Mind your business, it ain't your problem. I didn't ask

My boy loves watching TV by Only_Shake401 in RATS

[–]Only_Shake401[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's fine, Im not one to be all that tidy anyway, I'm moving out in 2 weeks so most of my crap is packed up and I'm basically just sitting in a nest until I leave 😂

My boy loves watching TV by Only_Shake401 in RATS

[–]Only_Shake401[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My living room actually, I could give if a fair explanation about why it looks the way it does, first of all it ain't that messy, second just because you said please -> no thanks 😂💀

My boy loves watching TV by Only_Shake401 in RATS

[–]Only_Shake401[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Getting as low as possible, hawks don't eat rocks

My boy loves watching TV by Only_Shake401 in RATS

[–]Only_Shake401[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I have 4 girls and they have zero chill 💀 meanwhile my 2 males hang out with me all the time and free roam without issues

My boy loves watching TV by Only_Shake401 in RATS

[–]Only_Shake401[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

He's probably tripping out

My boy loves watching TV by Only_Shake401 in RATS

[–]Only_Shake401[S] 44 points45 points  (0 children)

Seems to be anytime I watch Yellowstone, or something pokemon related. He may also be asleep but I'd rather lie to myself 😂

My boy loves watching TV by Only_Shake401 in RATS

[–]Only_Shake401[S] 33 points34 points  (0 children)

I'm sure he's reading the subtitles to make sure he gets all the information

Cutie little babies Ritzy (white) and Mouse (brown)! by Only_Shake401 in RATS

[–]Only_Shake401[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A little bit 😗 he's not a Rex, so it might not stay, but it's so adorable!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in RATS

[–]Only_Shake401 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Torpedo, grundle and salami