kingsnake.com - reptile and amphibian classifieds, breeders, forums, photos, videos and more

return to main index
  mobile - desktop
follow us on facebook follow us on twitter follow us on YouTube link to us on LinkedIn
Southwestern Center for Herpetological Research  
click here for Rodent Pro
Mice, Rats, Rabbits, Chicks, Quail
Available Now at RodentPro.com!
Locate a business by name: click to list your business
search the classifieds. buy an account
events by zip code list an event
Search the forums             Search in:
News & Events: Herp Photo of the Day: Happy Rattlesnake Friday! . . . . . . . . . .  Herp Photo of the Day: Frog . . . . . . . . . .  Southwestern Herp Society Meeting - Apr 05, 2025 . . . . . . . . . .  Kentucky Reptile Expo - Apr. 12, 2025 . . . . . . . . . .  St. Louis Herpetological Society - Apr 13, 2025 . . . . . . . . . .  San Diego Herp Society Meeting - Apr 15, 2025 . . . . . . . . . .  Colorado Herp Society Meeting - Apr 19, 2025 . . . . . . . . . .  Chicago Herpetological Society Meeting - Apr 20, 2025 . . . . . . . . . .  Bay Area Herpetological Society Meeting - Apr 25, 2025 . . . . . . . . . .  Suncoast Herp Society Meeting - Apr 26, 2025 . . . . . . . . . .  DFW Herp Society Meeting - Apr 26, 2025 . . . . . . . . . .  Calusa Herp Society Meeting - May 01, 2025 . . . . . . . . . . 
Free Nationwide Ground Shipping on All Frozen Food Orders Totaling $99 Or More at RodentPro.com!

I guess I've been lucky................

[ Follow Ups ] [ Post Followup ] [ The Feeder Forum ]

Posted by FroggieB on April 16, 2003 at 23:19:25:

In Reply to: I have never been bitten by a rat under 6 months old... posted by cindy on April 16, 2003 at 20:21:25:

none of my mom's have ever bitten me and I check on and handle the babies as soon as they start to show color and pattern. None of the babies have ever bitten me either. Usually they will nip, or sort of take my finger in their mouth, but never anything painful. I have lucked out with the one's I've purchased too. All have een very nice! Many of them actually lick me!

I would still advise using caution but rats are pretty social and pretty smart. I think if you are uncomfortable around them they may be more likely to try something. Also, new moms can be protective so I alway am a little more careful with a new mother. I usually start out handling the babies when mom is eating, drinking, or otherwise taking a break from her duties. Once they know you aren't going to hurt the babies they usually allow you to check them freely.

Marcia

Follow Ups:


[ Follow Ups ] [ The Feeder Forum ]