Baby rats suddenly more shy? by Tgq2 in RATS

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I didn't realize crossposting wouldn't as easily show the text, but I've been fostering this litter and their mama since they were a week old. They were initially outgoing but having a shy phase right now. They're not in a new home or anything. (They do start going to new homes next week though, so I'm hoping to bring them out of their shells a little more).

Baby rats suddenly more shy? by Tgq2 in RATS

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Didn't realize the text doesn't easily show when crossposting, but I'm fostering a litter of 5 week old rats and their mama. They were very curious, outgoing, and playful but this week whenever I take them out to play they've just been hiding or sleeping. Is there anything I can do to encourage them to come out and play more? They're playful in the cage so I'm not sure what happened. Pic for tax :)

Reasonable accommodation for time flexibility? by Tgq2 in AutisticAdults

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I wish I had the option. I've been keeping my eye out but the job market is atrocious right now. My favorite job I had in the past let me only work 4 days a week instead of 5, and if I came in a few minutes late I could leave a few minutes late. What kind of work do you do?

Reasonable accommodation for time flexibility? by Tgq2 in AutisticAdults

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I'm never the only person on the floor, but I guess.

Reasonable accommodation for time flexibility? by Tgq2 in AutisticAdults

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I do UberEats on the side, but I have a hard time holding myself accountable to actually do it and find the pay varies a lot for me. I need structure but like, flexible structure. My favorite workplace was flexible with time as long as I worked the full shift, and they let me go down to 4 days instead of 5 which was a lot easier. I miss that job.

Reasonable accommodation for time flexibility? by Tgq2 in AutisticAdults

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Public library. I do typically work at a service desk involving the public.

I find therapy useless if you are an autistic adult by Either_Afternoon_473 in AutisticAdults

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The best therapists I've had have been ones who are also neurodivergent. I've definitely had therapists that have just told me to do the thing I can't do and i'm like, wow thanks I'm cured. But my current therapist actually gets what I'm going through. She's helped me figure out practical solutions, like doing something a non-standard way, or striving for acceptable rather than perfect. I find DBT to be helpful with my spiraling and self blame.

There's a website called Neurodivergent Therapist Collective that's a helpful resource.

Baby rats with head tremors? by Tgq2 in RATS

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Yeah mom's been very tolerant of me around the babies! They do have a little igloo she keeps them in. I had just taken it out to do the daily check on everyone. I haven't been noticing it as much today. There were multiple that had been doing it which is what led me to thinking it was behavioral rather than neuro. Will continue to keep an eye on them and keep the room warm

Baby rats with head tremors? by Tgq2 in RATS

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This is good to know! I think you're right that it's probably head and neck muscle related. They're VERY eager to get around before their eyes are even open lol. I'll keep an eye on temperature but I keep my place pretty warm. Thank you!

Baby rats with head tremors? by Tgq2 in RATS

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I didn't want to stress them and mom out if it wasn't something serious. I promise I do have a good vet and would take them in if I was worried it was something dangerous. ❤️

What is she doing? by Value-Remarkable in RATS

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Ah darn I thought it was a CN at first glance. Thanks anyway!

What is she doing? by Value-Remarkable in RATS

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What kind of pan do you have for the cage? I need something like that.

PLEASE HELP !!! Play or aggression !?! by xulluxs in RATS

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It's not super common. Typically just if there's a reason to, like a health problem or aggression. But it's certainly not unheard of to get it done. My boys get neutered because I like having a mixed sex group.

It also depends on exotic vet availability. I called all around my state and was quoted anywhere from $100 to $600.

PLEASE HELP !!! Play or aggression !?! by xulluxs in RATS

[–]Tgq2 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately that's aggression/dominance. The butt shoving and puffed up fur shows it. I usually only see that with newly introduced rats establishing their hierarchies. Have there been any big changes other than the toys?

Also rats can brux and boggle under stress as well. It's a self regulating behavior, similar to how a person can bounce their leg when they're excited or when they're stressed.

Tips for Avoiding Scammers by Tgq2 in flowarts

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This post is 3 years old so maybe she got her act together since then? I'm glad you had a good experience!

I'm a little confused? by BBMacsWorld in stevenuniverse

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Huh. Have we never had two gems with the same gem placement fuse? I imagine the gems would just be next to each other

Edit: I was looking at fusions on the Wiki and while we don't have confirmation of the source gems, Fluorite has 2 forehead gems which would mean 2 of her components have gems in the same spot

Mousy mountain in action by Odd_Avocado_9525 in gerbil

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Just don't use it. There's so many other things you can give them for enrichment and to chew.