Temperature and Humidity for breeding rats

[RemysBalls]

I was wondering what the recommended temperature and humidity for breeding rats is.

[blackcrystal22]

Not too hot, not too cold. 70s or so.

Humidity doesn't matter.

[Slyther83]

lol you would think that while not ideal, given their nature they could breed in the crappiest of conditions...

[chromeitout]

60-70 works best for me. Ive found too cold is better than too hot.

[tomfromtheshade]

78F seems like a pretty ideal temperature to me.

Humidity should be as low as possible. They will still breed, but the humidity is what makes everything disgusting. You don't want wet, ammonia stinking, bedding in your tubs. They get ripe fast!

[SnakeGirl3]

Below 60 and above 80 makes your males temporarily go sterile, or so I've heard. Once back within the range, they produce again. So somehwere around 70, give or take. I have noticed my highest production when kept between these temp ranges, so my guess is, whoever toldme that was correct.

And humidity really isn't as much of an issue. As tomfromtheshade said, you don't want it too humid or they tend to smell more. Just make sure they have access to plenty of fresh water, since you want your feeders well-hydrated when feeding off (since the snakes get moisture from feeders as well as drinking).

[bad-one]

I've had successful breedings take place from 55*F-90*F. Best breeding temps for me are around 60-70*F.

[tomfromtheshade]

Below 60 and above 80 makes your males temporarily go sterile, or so I've heard. Once back within the range, they produce again.

I have to comment on this. There are rats all over the world that breed in temperatures below 60F and above 80F. However, I would agree that somewhere in the 70s is probably best.