This section will be a bit more random than the rest of The Rat Wiki. It’s for the guides out there that don’t quite fit into a specific category but are just as important so are still well worth reading. Some are more laid back and fun, others are for more specific rat situations and everyday life, so have decided they deserve a place here so people can still enjoy them and I’m not forced to try and squeeze them into a section they don’t quite belong. Hope you enjoy them anyway.
10 Money Saving Tips For Pet Rat Owners by The Rat Chat Podcast
“Rats can be expensive pets – this is something that we never shy away from and always advise any new owners to take this into account before deciding that pet rats are for them. However, there are several tips and tricks that we have learnt over the years that help to bring down the cost! Tune in to this episode to hear our personal experiences and recommendations on how to save those pennies.”
Temperature Control – What to do when it’s too hot or too cold by Lurelin Rats
15-25 degrees is the best temperature for rats. This guide will tell you what you should do if it drops below 15 degrees? Also what to do if temperatures rise above 25 degrees.
Is Insurance For Rats Worth The Cost? by Azuline Rattery
This guide will compare the financial differences between getting pet insurance for your rats and keeping a separate savings account for vet bills. From insurance asking silly questions which don’t seem too relevant to showing high costs per rat which will get worse if you register all your rats. It will work out actual vet bills compared to yearly insurance costs too and show you just why insurance is not a good option.
10 Pet Rat Myths – BUSTED by The Rat Chat Podcast
“In this episode, we will discuss 10 common myths about pet rats – and why they are simply not true! From bumble foot to back yard breeders, we delve into the murky waters of ratty misconception and hopefully emerge much more knowledgeable of the facts. This video is perfect for new or potential owners who may be feeling confused or overwhelmed by the large amount of conflicting advice / information online.”
A Beginner’s Guide to Acronyms in The Rat Owner World by Azuline Rattery
Full A-Z list of all the acronyms inside the rat world. From some funny phrases to actual terms used by breeders and rat club members. Come and try learn as many as you can.
5 Activities Not to Do With Your Pet Rats by The Rat Chat Podcast
“Spoiler alert- we added a bonus 6th point! There are so many great enriching activities for you to provide for your rats that are safe, fun and encourage their natural behaviours. In this episode we talk about some activities that do not fall into these categories! These are our top activities that we would not recommend for your rats and safer alternatives that we would suggest in place of these.”
Keeping Cool by NERS
Advice on what to do to keep rats cool in warmer weather. Suggestions for cool and frozen items to feed and objects to put in cages to keep them cool. Also tips on keeping rats cool while travelling in warmer weather.
How to make Friends or Alienate Rat trolls by Kismet Rats
A hilarious tongue in cheek article on dealing with negative and troll like comments from non rat owners at shows. A brilliant “what I’d like to say” vs the good PR “what I actually say” style take on things.
How to Take Photographs of Your Pet Rats by The Rat Chat Podcast
“Here are a few tips and tricks for anyone wanting to photograph pet rats. As Ebonie is a rat photographer herself and runs the small business Bogglesandboops Small Pet Photography we thought it would be useful to run through a few commonly asked questions and chat about how to snap some photos of your own rats!”
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