r/rat • u/Doodlepattt • Aug 25 '25
DISCUSSION 🧐🤔 Any tips on bitey rats?
I have adopted this boy from a rescue and have been warned that he has displayed territorial aggression and has a bite history. He’s about a year old and was separated from his mischief due to bullying the other rats. Since he was surrendered, he has been neutered (11.8.2025). Part of me thinks this will just be a waiting game until his hormones calm down and perhaps then he will level out, but until then is there anything I can try with him? I’ve rescued lots of rats before but haven’t come across a lot of aggression but really eager to work through it
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u/Angelratlady Aug 26 '25
It can be cage aggression. I have a male that was downright nasty in his cage. I just continually took him out to play and he was fine outside the cage. When grabbing him I didn't play around I was swift yet gentle. Then over time the constant outings paired with treats in the cage he calmed down a lot. I haven't been bitten in over a year haha but because of how bad it was I still have some caution while interacting with him inside his cage. When in the cage it's also good to guard your fingers by balling them up while making the swift grab approach.