Native mammals

[$NaKe PiMp]

NSW has strict laws only allowed spinifex hopping mouse and rats

 

[$NaKe PiMp]

oh hix got in before me LOL

 

[Viridae]

Anyone know what a Plains rat would be like to keep? Are they similar to domestic rats, in that they are cleaner than mice?

 

[jonesc1]

Ive kept Spinifex Hopping Mice and Plains Rats. Viridae, I would say Plains Rats are much cleaner than both domestic mice and rats. Very little smell, they even set up one corner as a toilet area. I had a pair and although I'd heard they were more difficult to breed than the Hopping Mice (which were unstoppable I might add, from 3 to 24 in no time, with litters of 3-4), they bred quite easily, producing three litters within the space of 4 months. They are far more skittish and nervous than domestic rats though and don't tame down well.

 

[Viridae]

Ive kept Spinifex Hopping Mice and Plains Rats. Viridae, I would say Plains Rats are much cleaner than both domestic mice and rats. Very little smell, they even set up one corner as a toilet area. I had a pair and although I'd heard they were more difficult to breed than the Hopping Mice (which were unstoppable I might add, from 3 to 24 in no time, with litters of 3-4), they bred quite easily, producing three litters within the space of 4 months. They are far more skittish and nervous than domestic rats though and don't tame down well.

Thanks. If I wanted a good handler rat I would get a domestic - I'm more interested in behaviour though.

 

[Brock Lobster]

i got those books in the mail today. Some really good care sheets in there! defiantly grab a copy of each.

 

[falconboy]

Geez, that was quick delivery!

 

[Brock Lobster]

i know! and it came with a free book mark!!! SCORE!

 

[chickenman]

omg a free bock mark!!!! im so buying thoes books.... mayb not

 

[jonesc1]

Thanks. If I wanted a good handler rat I would get a domestic - I'm more interested in behaviour though.

Behaviour wise..... Boring. Being timid and nocturnal, you dont really have a good chance to see them doing what they do. Hopping mice on the other hand, far more interesting, they become used to you much easier and mine were active during the day aswell as night so you get a good chance to view their behaviour. Also, since hopping mice live in larger colonies, the social interactions are much better. Hopping Mice I would get again, Plains Rats......not worth it in my opinion. They just dont calm down enough to show natural behaviours, well, not when your looking anyway.

 

[Hickson]

Mine arrived yesterday apparently. Very quick delivery.



Hix

 

[falconboy]

Mine are ordered - I found she sold them on ebay too, so ended up the 3 with delivery for $41.25. Bargain!