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| I just acquired 2 little female rats, a little less than half grown. I've been trying to tame them, but they don't seem to want to be handled and run away from me. I pick them up anyway, but one of them nipped me the other day. I've been giving them treats by hand and they accept those okay. They just don't want to be picked up. What's the best way to tame a rat? I don't want to make matters worse.
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In case you haven't seen them yet. Here are our SmallAnimalChannel.com articles on handling and bonding with new pet rats.
New Rat Handling Tips
Allow a new rat to get to know you before picking it up.
http://www.smallanimalchannel.com/rats/rat-interaction/new-rat-handling-tips.aspx
Bonding With A Pet Rat
Use these tips to bond with your rat.
http://www.smallanimalchannel.com/rats/rat-interaction/bonding-with-pet-rat.aspx
I hope you'll be able to find some helpful tips in them. Let us know how it goes. And remember that time, patience and consistency are the best tools for bonding with new pets.
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| hi, i had the same issue when i got my sweetheart. i used treats and she would take them and run. after she ate it i would reach in and grab her. she likes to sit on my shoulder forever. so she would run up there and i would reach back and pet her and build trust that way. now i have had her about a month or so and when she see's me walk in to the room she is at her door happy to get out and spend time with me. i'm sure that you have bonded by now but if not just take your time. they will bond when they are ready. you have to find out what they like, and what makes them feel safe. good luck.
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