Pet rats are generally very affectionate! They enjoy being pet, cuddled and played with! In order to do these things safely, you must know how to properly handle them.
First we will start off with how NOT to handle your rats.
- Never ever pick up your rat by its tail! This can cause multiple different injuries, and is extremely scary for the rat! - Never scruff your rat(grab it by the back of the neck) unless you were trained on how to do so safely! This is very dangerous and can lead to injuries. - Never be rough with them! They are very small and fragile animals, so they can get hurt easily.
How to properly handle your rats.
- Scoop up your rat with two hands. - Grab your rat behind the front shoulders/legs gently. - Let your rat climb onto you on its own.