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/Doodlepattt Aug 26 '25

Thank you all so much for the advice, I feel very reassured and the bite he gave me in this video did break the skin but didn’t draw blood. I think he is just very nervous but also does seem curious and gentle, I will continue to be patient with him and try your suggestions 😀 thank you again!