My rat Jessy likes to lick my face & hands.Is she pleased with me or something?
2006-11-16 09:36:33 · 6 answers · asked by jkuraah 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
We have had rats. They are very territorial she is showing attention but also "marking" you with her scent."
2006-11-16 12:15:21 · answer #1 · answered by ஐAldaஐ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You likely are salty or have food on your hands, but I don't think she's marking you. If she were marking you, she'd be peeing on you. I don't believe they have scent glands around their mouths like cats do.
She's grooming you. It's a bonding experience. It means she feels close to you. My girls do it all the time, especially when I give them belly rubs (they'll grab onto my thumb and groom while my other fingers pet). Sometimes mine will stand on my shoulders, nestle into my hair (which is to my waist), and groom my head. It tickles, but I know they're trying to be good to me.
2006-11-16 17:45:14 · answer #2 · answered by fireflyfangirl 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
think with regards to the fragrance Of foodstuff on your physique, attempt to cleansing soap Them(palms) before going close on your rat or he would chew you! nonetheless he would be being affectionate as he apreciates you :D
2016-12-10 10:25:27 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Human skin is salty, they like the taste, my ferrets do it all the time.
2006-11-17 05:56:04 · answer #4 · answered by Fuzzy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know, mine does the same sometimes; maybe she smells food or something.
2006-11-16 09:41:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are salty, or she is grooming you
2006-11-16 09:42:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋