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Hello! This is my first post here because it’s my first time ever needing help with rats so sorry if I post this in an unusual manner.
Today I purchased a “large” male rat that my family and I have named Buddy. My friend told me that a local reptile store sold Fancy rats and I just had to take a look. I instantly fell in love with Buddy and took him home since he was living in a small cage with a dozen other rats. I instantly noticed these two things- one is a black spot (a scab I assume) where a toe nail should be, and another is a very swollen toe with two scabs on either side. He’s been very friendly and has no trouble walking so I assume it’s an older injury. I also think the swollen toe may be from a bite but I’m unsure.
What do you guys think? Does he need any special treatment or will he heal okay on his own?
Today I purchased a “large” male rat that my family and I have named Buddy. My friend told me that a local reptile store sold Fancy rats and I just had to take a look. I instantly fell in love with Buddy and took him home since he was living in a small cage with a dozen other rats. I instantly noticed these two things- one is a black spot (a scab I assume) where a toe nail should be, and another is a very swollen toe with two scabs on either side. He’s been very friendly and has no trouble walking so I assume it’s an older injury. I also think the swollen toe may be from a bite but I’m unsure.
What do you guys think? Does he need any special treatment or will he heal okay on his own?