my rat makes this wierd shiver, its not really vivible, but can be felt, like if i touch him, i can feel it, only he does it mostly when i pet him, its like hes cold, only he is quite warm, not hot, but from what i can tell, a comfy temprature.
2006-09-23 22:14:37 · 9 answers · asked by Bob7k 3 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
also, is that stuff that rats produce, porophin ro something like that, is it liquidy?
2006-09-23 22:15:16 · update #1
A rat is a shy creature... whenever your hands are touching him... hes scared he really fears the worst of his minor body its natural. Animals do that until they get used to the touching
2006-09-23 22:17:12 · answer #1 · answered by Musah B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's probably scared, timid rats do that. You have to becareful though, if his stress level goes way up it could cause quite a few health problems including some nasty respitory infections.
Rats do produce something called porphyrin, it's in their tears and it's red so no it's not blood. If you see a lot of it though on your rat, around his eyes or nose, and you see porphyrin splatters on the bedding, walls, etc. then you need to take him to the vet right away as it could be something very serious.
I highly recommend that you get a book called Rats: Practical, Accurate Advice from the Expert by Debbie Ducommun.
2006-09-24 06:41:51 · answer #2 · answered by Animal Lover and Owner 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes when I touched my rat, he would shudder too--I think it's just the sudden feeling of something on his back that might cause that. It never bothered him when I petted him where he could see me, but if I touched his back, he'd shudder and turn to look at me.
I want to say the porphyrin is a liquid, but I'm not 100% sure. When it's coming out of their nose, it's runny, but I don't know if that's because it's a liquid or if it's just mixed with their snot. Sorry.
2006-09-24 04:44:00 · answer #3 · answered by The Logophile 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your rat is either frightened or hungry or ill. Take him to a vet.
2006-09-23 22:23:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds as if he is getting excited...Stop touching it!
2006-09-23 22:23:48 · answer #5 · answered by expatriot1000 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
its back itches..... and the touch triggers a shutter in hopes of getting it scratched.
2006-09-23 22:24:43 · answer #6 · answered by steelmadison 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
he doesnt like you thats why he shivers
2006-09-23 22:17:44 · answer #7 · answered by kat 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
ewwwwwwwww rats
2006-09-23 22:23:17 · answer #8 · answered by poison 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋
You should put it in the oven, thats will do!
2006-09-23 22:22:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋