Rat obsessed with metal and jewelry

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Racholo

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Heya,
My little 6 week old boy Boots is obsessed with my silver cross necklace, he will run up almost every time he is out of the cage to chew it and tug at it.
He also attempts to get domes off my clothing and tugs on my rings.
He likes to chew but in particular targets metal things.
Is this an age or individual thing? Will he damage anything? (His teeth, my necklace)
Thanks!
 
He is likely trying to "help" you remove things that he doesn't think belongs there. He is probably also fascinated by it. Rats are very inquisitive and smart. They like to play with things that are new and try to figure them out. Put some hanging toys in his cage, like bird toys, so he can have his own hangy, and shiny things.
 
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