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When i bring my rat home when should i play with it2007-11-24 22:18:18Answers:

Your rat will probably be a little scared when it firsts arives. talk to it a little bit, give it food and water, then leave it alone for a few hours. then come back talk to it, put your hand in the cage and let it smell you then leave it alone for a little while. it will take some time for it to get used to the surroundings and you.

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YES! It may take about a week for them to adjust to you, expect much poop and pee on you until she adjusts. After that, she'll only dribble when she's marking, and even that may fade. Be sure to offer treats! Cheerios are like mini donuts to them. Rats are social creatures, so the more time you spend with your new pet, the better off she'll be. This is especially true if you only got one. Remember, rats are self aware, which means they think and have feelings much like we do!

Brisby, my oldest girl right now, is so bonded to me that she gets depressed if I go a day without playing with her. She follows me around and comes when I call her. She's so well adjusted that I can let her loose on the floor and she'll stay near. In this sense, I guess she's much like a puppy.

Check out these links below. There's good info on rat health, care, cage designs, and rat-proofing your home.

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Give your rat one or two days to settle in before you do any playing or handling. Remember that the move to your home will be a big change for your rat, so give him or her some time to adjust.

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I'd start handling immediately. Not too much at 1st, and not for too long. I've held my rat since day 1, and he's friendly. He was held before I had him, so I started off easy.