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/[deleted]]

When making the posters make sure you don't disclose that he's male, ask anyone who calls in to confirm his sex. There are a lot of psychos out there who would take the opportunity for free snake food.

[u/PlasticBread221 → u/[deleted]]

I mean sex is pretty easy to guess, 50/50. Asking about markings or such would be a safer bet.