rats, too? I have a small rat running around my garage.....would the size of this let in a rat do you think?
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I agree with J. Cook. Not nearly big enough with the exception of a baby rat.Works very well for mice as other reviews save one (overweight mice comment) say.Perhaps their overweight mice are really rats?!!!
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I have had several rats over the years and I would definitely recommend a bigger enclosure if they are more than a few months old or an older rat that needs smaller space to help getting around. Rats are very active and need quite a bit of space. If you are looking for a bigger enclosure I would recommend the petco rat manor habitat. They go on sale a lot, either here or on petco's webpage/store so its not that much more and way better. Warning though, as the cage ages the wire can pop up and be a little sharp, but its easy to fix, just bend down and put a small blanket on the wire and you are good to go. I have had several rats over the years and I would definitely recommend a bigger enclosure if they are more than a few months old or an older rat that needs smaller space to help getting around. Rats are very active and need quite a bit of space. If you are looking for a bigger enclosure I would recommend the petco rat manor habitat. They go on sale a lot, either here or on petco's webpage/store so its not that much more and way better. Warning though, as the cage ages the wire can pop up and be a little sharp, but its easy to fix, just bend down and put a small blanket on the wire and you... » Read More I have had several rats over the years and I would definitely recommend a bigger enclosure if they are more than a few months old or an older rat that needs smaller space to help getting around. Rats are very active and need quite a bit of space. If you are looking for a bigger enclosure I would recommend the petco rat manor habitat. They go on sale a lot, either here or on petco's webpage/store so its not that much more and way better. Warning though, as the cage ages the wire can pop up and be a little sharp, but its easy to fix, just bend down and put a small blanket on the wire and you are good to go. « Show Less
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I would have to say no, unless they are very very small mice. I had large rat and the rat itself was three times the size of the cube ! It ate through the back to get the peanut butter ! Wonderful concept though. Needs the be in larger sizes and better quality material.
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I'm genuinely not sure, I've never had one before. From seeing my friends' rats I think they might be too big, but it's hard to tell cause they can get through some pretty tight places.
841680
It's bigger than it looks and rats could fit through the wires if they squeezed through. I wouldn't reccomend it for that small of a pet
1007799
We have 4 male fancy rats. They fit when they were babies and now as adults as well. There is enough space for all of them. They have room to jump and play.
1259961
Of course baby rats are smaller than teddy bear hamsters and they can't squeeze through. The hamster will love the cage.
980613
yes, but this thing did not work for me. I bout 7 of them and the rat just pushed them out of the way and built a nest in its place.
2268713
My best guess is NO. The opening and "maze" through which the mice go is way too small for even a small size rat... It has been wonderful for getting rid of mice problems though!
2139970
It is very small for a rat. I bought this for my syrian hamster, and its almost to small for him. Rats need multi level cages. The bigger the better for them.
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If it's a temporary cage, yes. Otherwise way too small for even one rat on a long term basis.
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No--I do not have rats in my area, but I do have raccoons, opossums, skunks, chipmunks and squirrels, as well as the occasional coyote, and nothing has been in the composter over the 5 months that I've had it outside. I do put fruit and vegetable scraps out there, so I think if the critters could get in there, they would.
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So sorry didn't answer sooner been very busy. Yes I would say you could house your rats in this condo, wires are spaced close enough, but you'll need to put cover over upper tier so their feet won't be damaged. They should have ball with all the room. Good luck & have fun.
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I think it would depend on how big your rats our. My female rat is still a baby but she Is the only one in the cage. But yes it should be fine for 2 rats
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I do not have a rat issue. My problem is with field mice in the winter. The device has had limited success with the mice so my thought would be that it would not work with rats. Good luck and I hope you find a solution.
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I bought mine for my rats and on my bigger rat, it was too small but for my smaller rat it was too big. So for a hamster I would see if they have an extra small
747223
My daughter's male rats are two months old and both fit in there quite nicely.... they are cozy in it. One of them LOVES this thing... the other rat doesn't seem to like it as much. They like the ladder part. However, when full grown? I don't think they will fit. I will try to update my answer when we get to that stage. I recommend lining it with fleece or paper towels so you can clean it out easier.