Can African soft fur rats be pets?

African soft-furred rats are known for how rapidly they breed and this is beneficial for those who use them as prey for their reptile pets. They can also be raised as pets, although this is rare. African soft fur rats are popularly known as ‘miracle food’ which help to grow healthier reptiles.

How long do African soft furs live for?

three years
Lives for up to three years. Omnivorous – eats a complete rodent food supplemented by meal worms, fruit, vegetables. Larger than a normal mouse but a lot smaller than normal rats. Head and body is about 15cm with the tail about 11cm.

Do African soft fur rats smell?

All except the ASFs have the carbon filter, I found that the African soft fur rats have zero smell at all.

Is an African soft fur a rat or a mouse?

Despite their common names, African Soft-furs (ASF) are neither mice nor rats, although they do belong in the same taxonomic family.

What can I feed my African soft fur rats?

ASF’s thrive on a diet consisting mostly of small animal seed mix and commercial rat pellets. They also like fruits and vegetables. You can feed them just about everything but remember the rule “you are what you eat” and your reptiles will be eating these rats.

How old can rats get?

Brown rat: 2 years
Black rat: 12 months
Rat/Lifespan

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Can African soft fur rats live with mice?

Cohabiting Mice & African-Soft Furs Male mice cannot be kept together. Some people have had some success keeping related males together, but this should only be attempted, if at all, by experienced mice keepers. Adult male mice can and will fight to the death if housed together.

How fast do ASF rats breed?

Breeding ASF’s is very easy. All you need to do is put a male and female together. They sexually mature between 2-3 months. Their gestation period is usually no more then 21 days and they ovulate every 4 days which usually results in a new littler every 3-4 weeks.

Can ASF rats eat corn?

Yes, most corn is a great treat for rats, but you should avoid dried corn. We’ll also look at the best ways of feeding corn to your pet and what other vegetables are good for your rat.

Are rats friendly?

“But they spend more time grooming than cats.” “They are friendly, affectionate, smart, and low-maintenance,” Warnes says. Just like cats and dogs, rats have unique personality traits. “I’ve always had female rats, and they are super friendly and affectionate,” says Warnes.

Are African soft furred rats easy to keep?

The African Soft Fur Rat is a soft furred little rodent that gets to about the size of an adult gerbil, bigger than a mouse but much smaller than a regular rat. Odorless to keep but move a lot faster than “usual” rats and they startle easily. Can African Soft Furred Rats Live With Fancy Rats

Can you keep a pet rat as a pet?

Not only is this little rat a great step up for people who feed reptiles it is virtually odorless and that is definately a plus for those who would like to have a pet rat or mouse they can keep inside the house and not spend a fortune in bedding or spend a lot of time cleaning to keep the rodent odor down.

Are soft fur rats active during the day?

Soft fur rats are strictly nocturnal, you will rarely see them out in the day. Make sure fresh food and water is available at all times, they are very active and there for have a high metabolism so they eat and drink frequently while active during their night time play.

What do African soft fur mice like to eat?

Like most rodents, fresh foods in moderation can be fun, healthy treats. The African soft fur mice treats, however, are wax worms, millet spray and mealworms. Avoid feeding your Multimammate mice high fat, high sugar foods.