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Why do rats tap their front feet?

6.5K views 7 replies 5 participants last post by  Run Computers  
#1 ·
I often see Munroe tapping or stamping her little front feet, while staying in one spot. Does anyone know what this is? I don't think it's a bad thing, just curious about their little quirks :)
 
#6 ·
Well, not sure if this helps, but I do know that skunks stamp their front feet in defense to a threat. Like a warning to scare the predator before actually spraying.
 
#7 ·
Yeah I read that about skunks too, thought it was quite funny. It's weird, it reminds me of when cats do it with their claws out, isn't that something to do with making their beds more comfortable? I've never had cats so don't really know what it means for them either. It could be territorial, she most recently did it just after her sister died so it could be her way of saying 'this is mine now' maybe? Her sister was the more dominant of the two. Also, on a similar topic i've noticed that one of her arms vibrates/shakes a little when she drinks or eats something sour! Again, I don't think it's a bad thing, I just love watching their strange ways :)