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Jumpy...

927 views 2 replies 2 participants last post by  Eliza  
#1 ·
Sometimes when I'm playing with him or when he's in his cage, Artie will run around in short little bursts. He'll just be sitting there, and then suddenly he'll just randomly run around REALLY fast. He'll also act kind of weird when I'm picking him up... like, he'll swing his head around like he's about to bite me. He hasn't bitten me yet (Knock on wood!) but he's acting like a spaz! Is this normal rattie behavior? 8O
 
#2 ·
Simple answer: Yep.

He's playing with you. If you chase him short distances (like you're trying to pinch him just above his tail) and then withdraw a little ways, he'll pounce on your hand (if he's really getting into it) and then run off (hopefully with you chasing him)... and probably bounce all randomly. Heheh

Edit: Oh yeah! And tickle his belly, sometimes even flipping him over. Always withdraw right after flipping though, so he knows you're still playing.