R Ratti New Member Joined Jun 21, 2018 Messages 1 Location US Jun 27, 2018 #1 Trouble is doing ok since I separated her from the boys. She now licks my hand all over though. Is this because she's lonely? Also do all rats like to swim/ play in the water?
Trouble is doing ok since I separated her from the boys. She now licks my hand all over though. Is this because she's lonely? Also do all rats like to swim/ play in the water?
lilspaz68 Well-Known Member Joined Jul 21, 2007 Messages 24,427 Location Toronto, Canada, Earth Jun 27, 2018 #2 Most rats hate swimming in water, but there are a few who enjoy it Licking can be just a sign of affection from rats. You'll see them licking each other for no reason as well
Most rats hate swimming in water, but there are a few who enjoy it Licking can be just a sign of affection from rats. You'll see them licking each other for no reason as well
jorats Loving rats since 2002. Joined Jul 20, 2007 Messages 45,196 Location Northeastern Ontario Jun 28, 2018 #3 Licking/grooming is very common in rats, doing it to each other and to us.