Is chocolate safe for rats/mice?

Question

So I set up a home made non lethal mouse trap once using peanut butter, and i cought one mouse but he got away. I set up a differet trap but still with peanut butter, and they still wont come near it. So i am going to try a different bait. Is chocolate safe for rats? I have some chocolate covered coffee beans..could i try giving them some of that?

Answer 1

no it can kill them including all other pets

Answer 2

nope, try something like carrots or other fruits or veggies

Answer 3

A small amount of chocolate is OK for them (they aren't the same as dogs that way), although I'd be more concerned about the coffee beans because of the caffeine in them. They really will eat anything, maybe you could try some bananas? I've never known a rat who didn't like bananas..

EDIT: The compound is theobromine, but it is not as toxic to rats as it is to dogs. In VERY high doses, the only effect noted was sterility in males. That being said, chocolate is still sugary candy and isn't the BEST thing to use, but it will NOT kill them.

Answer 4

Try hot dog, slightly blackened. Great bait. Chocolate is ok for rats and mice.

Answer 5

No chocolate isn't safe for Rats or mice.  I'm having a mental blank but some compound in the makeup of chocolate is harmful.  I'm pretty sure its the same in dogs too.  I should know the name, if i remember i'll add as an edit.  

Answer 6

chocolate is not safe for all pets it still makes them very sick some it can be fatal. By this i would say no do not give it to them

HERE is some food you can try

- they like any kind of potatoes

-give them some planters nuts

try the craft macaroni and cheese  love it (my mice like it)

give them some bread

they also like, cooked noodles like angel hair pasta, vanilla ice cream( just a little)

they like some of the food that you like but not chocolate by any means. try these ans see if it works cause they do like table scraps  

Answer 7

NO,chocolate is very bad for any rodent.maybe for just about any pet! it could cuase bad symptoms or even death.chocolate is very bad and will cuase death most likely. Hope i helped :)