Hex Rat Adult - Adoption, Rescue for sale in Saint Paul, Minnesota

Estimated birthdate: 6/1/2017

Breed: Dumbo Rat

Personality: Very shy (you are unable to touch this animal without it running away or being fearful, etc), Aggressive (lunges, bites, etc), Inquisitive, Lazy, Nervous, Smart

Favorite treats: Canned cat food (Wilderness)

Favorite toys and activities: Building nests out of bedding, fabric, fluff, etc and eating treats!

Potty trained: Does not use a litter box but only potties in cage.

BFF: Hex has lived with another male rat in the past but was surrendered due to aggression toward his cage mate. He may or may not get along with a different male rat or a spayed female.

Other species pet has been exposed to and reaction: Male rat in former home: aggressive; there are multiple species in foster home but he has never interacted with them while in or out of his cage.

Health concerns: None.

Behavioral concerns: Hex is in our Trust Training program for his fear based aggression toward humans. When Hex first came to us he was extremely fearful and would popcorn around his cage in fear at any sound or movement near him. He has a history of biting. I believe his aggression is based both on fear that he will be grabbed and from protecting his cage and food bowl (called cage aggression or guarding.) He has slowly made progress and no longer hides and jumps around his cage in fear. He does still sometimes bite hands or fingers if your reach into his cage. He is not currently comfortable venturing out of his cage but we are working on it! He is very good about letting me pet him while he eats his "dinner" (see above) which is one of the reasons I give him the wet cat food - so he has to sit near me a bit while he eats it. I believe he will continue to progress with time.

Other notes: Hex absolutely has the potential to be a confident, sweet, cuddly rat. He simply needs time and a family who is willing to show him love and consistency in his life to gain his trust. Because of his aggression, his ideal home would be an experienced home without children.

Our adoption process and fees can be found on our website here: /#!process/ca4l

We absolutely DO NOT SHIP ANIMALS! Please do not ask.


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