Hairless Rats *links**

[candyraver]

I wanted to create this thread for my own personal reference
& if it helps others as well,awesome
I'm just starting to research hairless rats so in the looking up links stage.
In this thread I'll post links that have info,if you have anything to add or correct,feel free!
You can also just stop by& post pics of your hairless rats if you want.This thread is dedicated to hairless ratties only.
Thanks!
So share/ correct info as you see fit =]

HairlessCare

Health Guide: Congenital / Hereditary Alopecia Figure 3

RMCA: Rat FAQ
^Quote from site mentioned above:

Quote: Q: Is it true that you have to keep Hairless rats warmer than rats that have fur? A: It is recommended to house Hairless rats with furred rats. Their skin is a little thicker, but they probably get colder not having any fur to keep them warm. If you choose to keep a Hairless rat alone, or with other Hairless rats, give them a box of some sort to sleep in, small enough to hold their body heat. It also might be helpful to give them an old T-shirt or something equivalent to help them stay warm. Be sure to launder any fabric frequently.

Hairless Rat Care~MouseVille~

I'll post more as I find them..I'm pressed for time @ the moment

[girlrazor]

Great idea! There's so much unnecessary prejudice against hairless rats, and loads of stupid myths about them too

[mtmaughan]

The info about breeding from hairless does is really interesting.

[Vanilla_Rat]

I LOVE hairless ratties! I have two boys,as you know! Milenko - the grumpy and frisky,towel mounter and Ringalo - the ever so playful and sooky boy!

Pic time!

Milenko is a dumbo.He is super grumpy all the time.He doesn't like handling very much,but does tolerate it.He likes to mount towels and clothing (the only rat I ever had that did that).


Ringalo is a standard.He has a split in his ear and half a tail (was that way when I got him.Jason calls him "Split Ear").He is super friendly and playful.He LOVES playing and driving Milenko nuts!He also enjoys hanging out in my shirt.


Hairless rats have pretty much the same care as furry rats.There are just a few differences.My nekkids are not living with furry rats,but they do all play together.

[Vanilla_Rat]

Oh I also wanted to add,they give off alot of body heat.They are like little hot water bottles!

[candyraver]

Cute pics Lisa!!
I'm really liking everything I read about these rats xD

They look like little hot water bottles in a way!! Hahahah.
So makes sense that they'd feel warm

[Vanilla_Rat]

Hehehehe! They are also very wrinkly.Oh just to let you know,you will have to get them shipped here,as you cannot get them here.

[candyraver]

Yeah I figured,tis why i'm not getting my hopes up
But research is funnn...Makes me smarter

[Vanilla_Rat]

I agree! I like researching things too,even if there is no way I can have it!