how do i tame my rat

[nikki_iz_ace]

hi all, a couple of years ago i had a rat she was very calm and tame and i had a very special bond with her....but sadly she past away.....so on friday i saw the cutiest rat i had ever seen i brought it and when i got her home she seemd very scared and oviously hadn't benn handled before ....and when every you put your hand in it attacks you....how could i tame this rat without the pain of being bitten

[nikki_iz_ace]

sorry about all the spelling mistakes lol and when i said put your hand it i ment the cage lol :)

[onewayroad]

Time. I have a rat and he's very friendly, however he is rather scared arounds new people. With my sister ( who brought him and looks after him ) he will acually climb down her top and sit inside her clothes or on her shoulder. I think your rat just needs time to settle in. Let her out of the cage very frequently but dont try to play with her - leave snacks neaby to where you are ( or objects that smell of you ). try wearing soft gloves when handling her so she cant hurt your hands. Hope that helps.

[dragonfly]

Totally agree with onewayroad sounds like your rat needs time to settle in ... try just putting your hand in the cage and leaving it there for a short while each day and let the rat come to you it will soon settle in.

[nikki_iz_ace]

thanks but every time i put my hand it it bites me and i have tryed gloves belive me thier teeth are sharp... onewayroad by let her out of the cage you mean let her run around or hold her? thanks alot i means alot to me ~nikki~

[bunny]

i have 7 rats,. I'm 17 i love my rats unconditionally. I clean feed and play with them every weekday and then on weekends i take them to my friends houses in a carry cage.They all have diffen't personallities and some were easier to tame than others, one of my females (SaF) was a shy baby,frightned and always squeaked when i picked her up it took me about 2 months to gain her full trust.I approached slowley and in a calm fashion, don't let your rat know that your affraid be calm and firm at first always put your hand low or flat to the ground she won't be as thretened. rats are curious try waving your finger in front of her or moving things in the cage to catch her attention.Just pick her up don't be affraid she has to learn that it's safe and that you won't hurt her, just put her on your shoulder and walk around don't be to aware that she is there she will feel more comfortable if you do.It's unlikley that once you are holding her in your arms or on your shoulder that she will bite so storke her on the head or rub your finger on her side, it will remind her of her brothers and sisters, once she is interested in you and will sniff your finger try nugging her rats roll around together when they play. do try letting her run around in a small space where she cant escape like your bathroom sit or lie on the floor were she can approach you and read a book or do something. try wearing a hooded jumper some of my rats are hood rats they love to hide in the hood of my jumper. good luck with her let me know how you go

[nikki_iz_ace]

thanks alot bunny i will definatly let you know how i get on with her, hopefully it will go well