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Post by dani. Wed Aug 27, 2014 4:28 am

I'm brand new to the forum. I picked up my beautiful rattie boy this morning, an 8 month old hairless. I last had rats 4 years ago, so hope I haven't forgotten too much.

This is my first ever hairless pet - so excited! I am trying to leave him alone until this evening, to give him time to settle in - but keep peeking in. He's so handsome - I can't believe I have a hairless rattie Big Grin

Looking forward to getting to know all the regulars on the forum.

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Post by smokierat Wed Aug 27, 2014 9:05 am

Welcome to the forum Smile I would definately recommend getting your handsome new boy a rat friend,they are such social animals.
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Post by dani. Wed Aug 27, 2014 10:21 am

Hi Smokie,

I agree about the buddy - loved watching my last group of girls together!

I need to explore this a bit. My new boy struggled with his male cagemates as a youngster, and thrived when his second owner (I'm his third) took him as a single rattie. So I'm worried about trying to bond him with a male - but having been thinking about a girlfriend. I need to think about getting her neutured (have great vet, but reluctant to put a hairless under an anesthetic.) Not decided yet - some research still to do. Have never had to bond rats before - my last group were from the same litter.

All advice much apppreciated! Smile

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Post by DJF Thu Aug 28, 2014 4:38 am

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Post by eoghan Fri Aug 29, 2014 7:04 am

Hi,

I wouldn't go down the spaying route. Neutering the male would be safer as its less invasive. Not sure whether anesthetic/surgery would be more dangerous for a naked rat but I can't see how it would be. Once the rattie is breathing fine then he should be grand. Probably best to find a younger man rat.

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Post by Zoundz Sun Aug 31, 2014 6:33 pm

I agree with Eoghan, neutering is no more dangerous for hairless than any other variety, and spaying is highly invasive and difficult for girls. I would definitely try two young boys though, if you can.

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