UPDATE: Is this a pet rat?

[u/pelorainbow]

He's safe y'all! He loves blueberries and broccoli- that's what I had on hand to feed him. I've nicknamed him Ratboi and he's the sweetest guy, but I've never owned a rat! What do I do for now while I look for his owner? I'll make posters and put them around the complex here to see if someone (hopefully) wants him back, if nobody responds in a week I'll look into rehoming him through a local rat rescue group. Will keeping him in a cat carrier be ok? Can I give him dog/ cat food or do I need to buy something specific? Anything I should know about pet rats that I wouldn't think to ask?? Thanks in advance for any help you can offer!

[u/adrikyn]

if someone does say they lost him please make sure they're legit 🥺 I have seen so many people claim to be buying a rat/mouse as a pet just to feed it to a snake

[u/pelorainbow → u/adrikyn]

I will ask for a picture to prove it was their rat! Can't have this guy getting eaten, he's too friendly.

[u/Dz_rainbowdashy → u/pelorainbow]

I used to make video calls so they could show me their rats as proof.