Hello. I mentioned some questions in the health thread earlier about my two new rats. I've got a question behavior wise though too. They are two male brother rats, very young (about 3-4 inchs long, not with tail). About how old are they for this size? They compare in size with an adult hamster.
Anyway, I've only had them for 2 days, and they are beginning to already get used to my touching them. They are starting to let me pick them up with out as big as a fight. And Rodger (the brave one) actually climbed his way up my arm to my shoulder. The thing is my mom is still afraid of one getting loose, as am I a bit. I just feel that once I take my hands off them, they might dart away. Now, I now rats are very smart and normally stay by there owners, but these guys are very young. I'm afraid they don't know well enough and will wander away too quickly for me to grab them. Are they too young begin this? If so, how old should they be and what should I do to get them ready to finally set them down without me holding them.
Thanks for all your help guys!
Anyway, I've only had them for 2 days, and they are beginning to already get used to my touching them. They are starting to let me pick them up with out as big as a fight. And Rodger (the brave one) actually climbed his way up my arm to my shoulder. The thing is my mom is still afraid of one getting loose, as am I a bit. I just feel that once I take my hands off them, they might dart away. Now, I now rats are very smart and normally stay by there owners, but these guys are very young. I'm afraid they don't know well enough and will wander away too quickly for me to grab them. Are they too young begin this? If so, how old should they be and what should I do to get them ready to finally set them down without me holding them.
Thanks for all your help guys!