Always supervise newly introduced rats when together until you are certain they are getting along.) Rats seem to enjoy the occasional tussle with a cagemate: chasing, pinning, and some vocalizations are normal. (Note: Introductions between rats should be done in neutral territory with treats. Rats are sociable and do best living in same-sex pairs or groups, but this doesn’t rule out play fighting. Often, higher-pitched, faster-tempo noises indicate a rat is disturbed.
The context usually gives you a hint about whether your rat is happy, content, upset, scared, or in pain. Gentle chirps or clucks, grinding, squeaks, and hissing are a few of the vocalizations you will hear. But even though we miss out on most of a rat’s “talk,” we do hear some of their vocalizations. They usually vocalize in a range above normal human hearing. Rats are generally quiet pets, at least to human ears. What behaviors can you expect if you share your home with pet rats? 1. But these wonderful traits can also lead them into trouble. They enjoy being with their people, are curious about their people, and have the smarts to interact, explore, entertain, and be entertained. All of these come into play for explaining why rats make such great companions. Some words to describe most pet rats include: sociable, curious, and intelligent.
Who wouldn’t get a kick out of seeing pet rats explore the environment, check out a new toy, or snuggle into your shoulder? Pet rats share some of the behaviors you see in other, more common pets, but a few are unique to rats. A lot of this joy comes from rat personalities and behaviors. Pet rats are a joy to those who choose to share their lives with them. Rats are bursting with personality! sipa/Pixabay