[jellybeanqueen]

i was just wondering whether real christmas trees would have a negative impact on my rats health. i'm not sure whether christmas trees are usually pine or not, but if they are (or if spruce/fir are bad for ratties), should i be concerned?

 

[Stephanie]

I have always had a real christmas tree and it never seemed to bother the rats at all.

 

[A1APassion]

christmas trees are pine & so long as you aren't keeping there cages under the tree or right next to it I don't think there should be a problem at all

 

[lostbutnotforgot]

Has anyone ever done a study on how pine affects us humans? Especially someone who has sensitive lungs.

 

[lilspaz68]

Christmas trees are usually Pine, Spruce or Balsam Fir.

I would say if the rat cages are in another room you should be fine. For eg. last year I had a Rat Friendly Christmas Tree (spruce) that the rats looooved, and had no problems with respiratory issues with my rats.

I will be doing it again this year for sure!

Look carefully for Bronny

And my fav pic

 

[ratrover]

im guessing it wouldnt hurt the rat just make sure it doesnt drink the water that has unkown chemicals in it i have a fake tree they like to climb on it but they dont like the lights to much so just a heads up

 

[jellybeanqueen]

thanks for the advice!
my family's going to be getting a spruce tree, so we're in the clear. =)
and your rats are so cute in the tree, lilspaz68! i may have to try that with my ratties.

 

[ratrover]

yea go dumbos

 

[glindella]

lilspaz that is amazing!! I love the second pic

 

[ratrover]

yea i love dumbos

 

[glindella]

yea i love dumbos

you just said that... please don't make useless posts just for the sake of upping your post count

 

[ratrover]

sorry