Growing up in a glass bowl......

[Skeletoncrew]

On 2002-04-17 20:44, Kali wrote:

Funny thought came to me. When Splinter was still a pet rat, did you ever wonder if he was used as a breeder?

Well, as an experienced rat owner...I can tell you that once they reach sexual maturity (which is earlier than most people think) they start going at it immediately. This is why its not recommended to buy a female rat from a mixed tank. You may get a lot more than you paid for! I was very careful to seperate my "kids" ASAP when my rattie had her litter.

So unless Splinter was an immature rat when he was purchased, or was kept in a cage with no females...he got some.

And since we're discussing rattie sexual behavior...I had a lesbian rat too. She'd behave like a male towards the other females when they were in heat. And I'd have to check my books...but they go into heat something like every few days.

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