r/RATS • u/6spd993Turbo • 3h ago
MEME It feels so relatable and I don't even have a rat 😭😭😭😭
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r/RATS • u/Grroll_ • Aug 05 '26
INFORMATION Yes, a pair of rats is significantly better than a single rat, but let me explain to you why groups matter!
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It’s very common you see soon to be owners wanting to get a pair of rats because they research that they shouldn’t be alone. However, rats are naturally group animals that thrive in groups of three or more. While two is considered to be the bare minimum standard for the very reason of not being kept alone, it is not an ideal long-term solution for either you or the rats. It is very important to understand the factors of your decision-making when you decide to get just two rats; (no it is not a bad thing to get two, but it isn’t the greatest, either, it leads to a lot of issues that you have to face In the later stages of owning rats.
If one of your rats suddenly and unexpectedly passes away, this leaves one rat behind, which is very difficult on the rat, both physically and mentally. You then have to scramble to source more rats, do a two week quarentine period in a seperate room (which means the lone rat will be alone for two weeks in addition to however long it takes you to source more rats) and then finally, introductions which tend to be very stressful and difficult for both you and the rats.
If one of your rats needs to be seperated for a certain reason. I.e surgery, this means the other rat will be alone for however long it takes for the rat to heal and recover, which isn’t very fair for that rat that is kept alone for no good reason.
In a group, rats tend to have a friend they prefer to spend more of their time with, going about, doing their day-to-day actives; cuddling, eating, foraging, etc. In a pair, they do not have this opportunity or to express their appropriate, natural social behaviours because they only have each other. This can build quite a lot of resentment, overtime.
Given, rats are hierarchal animals, in a pair, it is quite common to have an overly dominant and an overly submissive rat. Over time, this can lead to a lot of bickering and bullying because the dominant rat is not able to focus his attention on spending time with other rats. This does not make for a healthy hierachy.
r/RATS • u/AnotherMysteryMan • Sep 20 '26
REHOMING Eastern Pa
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I’m rehoming some rats that were a surprise with my baby star and additionally some that were rescued in from a hoarder
Both male and female ages up to 1 year
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u/Lord_of_the_rats2007
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5h ago
CUTENESS Big boy 🥣
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My biggest boy Noah had his weekly weight in today ✔️
Since he's the laziest little guy i know, i try to check his weight more regularly than the others, and give him less snacks/treats compared to the others. But honestly he's just a big boy, and I think he will always be on the heavier side. Regardless he's my little baby and I love him for what he is
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u/HALTrescue
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22h ago
CUTENESS Ultimate find: this guy for free under a dumpster
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r/RATS • u/Tenshi479 • 2h ago
RIP Saying goodbye
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I'm a first gen Rat owner, still learning the ropes, but trying my best. same as my best little girl here, Kuro.
Kuro is barely 19 or 20 months old and its time to say goodbye already, I will have her put down tomorrow after a long but fruitless fight that ended in pneumonia and congestive heart failure. I tried every option available to me, she was on antibiotics for weeks and lately I even tried adding steroids (prednisolon) to the mix. in the end, it did nothing but prolong her suffering.
Goodbye Kuro.
The first loss hurts the most.
Enjoy a video I took of her just a few days ago, where she still was a happy little booger even tho she fought just to breathe.
Video is sfw.
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u/Glad_Strain7081
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7h ago
ART Got my boy tattoed!
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I got a tattoo in honor of my little grandpa Manzanilla. He’s almost 3 years old—my little red-eyed devil! 🐭❤️
r/RATS • u/Designer-Shift-3028 • 4h ago
Questions/HELP Do my rats look ok?
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This is probably really dumb.
I had a bad dream where my Rats died and now im so anxious about them.
Im feeding them a little peanutbutter in this video.
Rat behavior is hard to read sometimes please tell me they look ok 😭
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u/KaylaAllegra
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15h ago
CUTENESS I can't believe I got this pic
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Look at my precious Rat Bastard in a sleeve. I didn't realize he was in a heart shape until I saw the pictures afterward. I love them so much 🥹
r/RATS • u/Federal_Gas_5591 • 1h ago
CUTENESS little baby
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Still working on bonding with my traumatized rat, it takes a long time but I'm happy with any progress and time spent with her :3
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u/Appropriate-Tart-698
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17h ago
CUTENESS Prête pour le permis!
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Elle apprend à conduire sa petite voiture! Est-ce que quelqu’un a déjà essayé et à des trucs? 😊
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u/Peeveemart
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16h ago
CUTENESS Soooo....what are you guys tipping your nail lady these days?🤔
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Asking for a friend
CUTENESS Scary rat
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How do I sleep at night knowing this demon is 30cm away👀
Jk he’s the sweetest boy, so full of kisses.
r/RATS • u/PeaceLoveLindzy • 17m ago
CUTENESS Oh Lawd He Comin! Kreuger the Werewolf enroute to brighten your day!
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INFORMATION Thanks for telling me about cement mixing pans! $18 at Lowe’s. Perfect snug fit in critter nation cage.
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u/lou_stchh
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8h ago
CUTENESS Cutie
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"Nobody can do anything properly in this house, always needing my help"
-Seitan probably
r/RATS • u/_trashpandahands_ • 22h ago
CUTENESS I promise he’s not as fat as this makes him look
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He managed to find a piece of crisp that we thought was a paint chip so we caught him to check. He looks like he’s lost his neck to steroids
r/RATS • u/TheBigDickDragon • 3h ago
CUTENESS Comfie?
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This is the position Frankie chose to lounge in.
To be fair he is pouty he lost free roam privileges for fighting and this could be a dramatic display of anguish.
