Keeping an African Pouched Rat

African Pouched Rats are not domesticated animals. They require lots of love, attention, exercise, space, time and money if they are going to be kept as a successful pet. If you keep one of these animals the chances are that you will get bitten, they will destroy your furniture and they will keep you up at night. They will also delight and amaze you and, on balance, they are worth it.

The most critical part of their care is socialising them at an early age and, once the bond is made, it needs to be reinforced daily.

Everything my rats have taught me about how they need to be cared for is in these guides.