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The average litter size a rat may have is anywhere in between 8 and 12.
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How much young rat can a mother rat have per year?
It all depends, a rat can have up to 20 "kittens" a litter. This doesn't mean it will though, my rat had 10 babies. Hope that helped!
Can you bathe your baby pet rat?
i recomend not to when they are young but you can when they are much older it is completely safe!
Does rat give birth to young alive?
The rat does give birth to a live young but at a consequence. When the rat gives birth the young is trapped in a poisonous sack just like the placenta. The rat will free its young by eating its own poisonous sack, but will die due to the build up of acid. The young will then feed on its mother to get strength.
What do you call the young one of a rat?
A pup is what a baby rat is called.
Can a younger rat live with an older rat?
Yes. As long as they are the same gender, or one is neutered. Males are harder to get together but can be done. Females are easier. Old rats to young rats is easy, but the older rat may get annoyed by the younger ones. Adult to old / young is still easy, but the adult may be territorial. If neither of the rats have seen/met another rat before it may be harder. But if the older rat has met others before it should be easy - If you do it right.
What happens when a mother rat buries her young?
She buries her young.
How does a black rat snake care for its young?
basically - it doesn't ! Once the young snakes arrive, they are pretty much independent, and quickly disperse in search of their first meal.
What is a young male rat called?
Buck
What age is a rat when you buy it?
I don't know the age but i know the bigger ones are adults and the smaller ones are younger.
Do mice and rats fight each other?
Yes, mice and rats are known to fight each other, especially when they are competing for food, territory, or mating opportunities. These conflicts can lead to aggressive behaviors such as biting, chasing, and vocalizations.
How much should you feed your pet rat snake?
One mouse or rat that is roughly the same width as the middle of the snakes body, once a week. More food is necessary for young/growing snakes.
How young is too young for a rat to get pregnant?
unlike humans, there is little stigma in the animal world that would prevent a rat from conceiving upon reaching adulthood.
