Does this cage look suitable for a roof rat?

[stina3246]

I don't know if there is anyone here with experience with roof rats. They are NOT a domesticated rat so they are VERY flightly and nervous. I raised mine with a bottle just before his eyes opened. He's about 4 weeks old right now. Does this cage look OK for him? He's in a tank now but I read that there is not enough air circulation for roof rats in a tank so I want to move him into this one. They are supposed to enjoy climbing. It's the cage on the top, his tank is below.

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[LightningWolf]

Not at all, that's not even suitable for a mouse or hamster. Get him a large wire cage, like a rat manor, Martin cage, or critter nation (since he's a wild rat and more prone to chewing a second hand rat manor might be best since it has a metal pan and no plastic)

[stina3246]

Not at all, that's not even suitable for a mouse or hamster. Get him a large wire cage, like a rat manor, Martin cage, or critter nation (since he's a wild rat and more prone to chewing a second hand rat manor might be best since it has a metal pan and no plastic)

I understand why it wouldn't be with him since you mentioned the chewing but why not a hamster? Same reason? Glad I only paid $5.00

[gal5150]

Its way too small. I saw your pics in another post so as a temporary enclosure it should be ok, as he's so tiny. But tiny or not, he's going to need a lot of space soon enough and better ventilation. I have a hendyx prevue rat/chin cageand the bar spacing is very tight so good for a docile guy. Its also all powder co attend metal. For me its been easy to clean and my 2 boys love it.

[cagedbirdsinging]

Go with a Martin's. Great layouts for active rats and very secure for wildlings.

[stina3246]

Go with a Martin's. Great layouts for active rats and very secure for wildlings.

Thanks, I'll look for one

[LightningWolf]

Size, not chewing. Most dwarf hamster are crampt in them, also difficult to clean.