I am always curious about the genetics with rats, and I bred my original male to two of his daughters. OR, you could create a new group from the animals you already own. (aka african soft furred rat) states they should be fed a hamster/gerbil seed mix. Without them, you would not be able to keep your snake. We hope you love our recommendations for products and services! You can make it as you want. Save Share. Zentralbl Veterinarmed B. You can even occupy yourself at home by coloring in one of our free printable African soft-furred rat coloring pages. I don't want any issues. The African soft fur rats enclosure needs a water container, food bowl, and a little house, hide, or enclosed space with bedding. http://vir.sgmjournals.org/cgi/reprint/41/2/315, K.Wayss, E.Amtmann, G.Frstenberger, G.Sauer and M.Volm The gestation period lasts 21 days and they may have six to 22 babies per litter. I get feedback from the new owners and they are all very happy with their new pets. Alberta has very strict anti-rat policies and wildlife management laws. [2] Mastomys natalensis is commonly known as the "multimammate rat" due to the female's multiple and prominent mammary glands I find that the hets have white ears and are cinnamon. Animal model: carcinoids and adenocarcinoma of the glandular stomach of Praomys (Mastomys) natalensis. creative tips and more. Thanks for understanding! They dont outgrow Ball Pythons. subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, "A mitochondrial phylogeographic scenario for the most widespread African rodent, Mastomys natalensis". I just got some outside blood to keep them from inbreeding too much. If you want to create a new group of rats, you can take your adult male, and two or three of his daughters to start a new colony, while leaving a young male offspring in the original colony to take over his spot. I ask, because ASF are on the lacey act and illegal to cross state lines it is a felony charge, just FYI. The rats chewed off the paint on a few of them, and in those tubs the wire of the wheel rusted pretty easily and one of them developed sores on the bottom of his paws. Once females have been bred and are in an established colony group, you cannot add any new animals without it being attacked and often times killed by the original animals. African soft-furred rat breeding is simple. They have a few whiskers, although these can only be seen if you look very closely. Many would say no, but they do smell, and anyone who says differently either does not have a keen sense of smell, or does not have more than one or two groups. Scientific Name: Praomys (Mastomys) Natalensis, (Mastomys Natalensis may be an outdated term)
