I just adopted two male Fancy Rats. I have a few questions...?

Question

My first question is how long should I wait until socializing with them(ie; taking them out of their cage to play and snuggle)?

My second question is just for fun. I haven't named them yet, so I would like some help with naming suggestions. Both are males, Slate Blue in color, and they're 6 months old.

Answer 1

Try to hold them alot... just for a minute each time... to get them used to being around you. And pet them too after they get to where you can hold them without them trying to get away. and a good way is each time you hjold them try giving them a treat. like peas. or like whole wheat crackers. or something. Good luck with your mice XD

Answer 2

Getting them to trust you wont be that hard;

Try offering them treats and wash your hands before you handle them, and let them sniff you; If they give Curiosity bites then "eeek" at them like another rat would do. :] And the ratties will tell you when they are ready for you to pick them up, try putting the cage on the floor and just opening on the door, or if they're in a tank, try gently scooping them out,

And names?

Bert

Ernie

Chip

Dale

Fred

Barney

Tom

Jerry

s****.-Doo

Shaggy

Tango

Cash

Chili

Pepper

Snoopy

Charlie

Thor

Zeus

Thunder

Lightning

Felix

Oscar

Mike

Ike

Answer 3

Normally you are better of leaving them in the cage for 24 hours to get used to their surroundings. Then it should be fine to start handling them. Sorry no suggestions for names

Answer 4

start to get them out when they are use to their new environment. let them sniff your hand and pick them up from the belly so they don't feel threatened or scared by you coming from the top. they will feel like they are able to run away so they will be less likely to bite. and for some names here are some i thought about for my rats.

Snickers

Snoopy

Rex

Remi

Otto

Hamlin

Axle

Mitch