Siamese Pup

From what bit of understanding I have of the siamese trait in rats, they will have darker and more point markings if they are kept in a cooler environment, less if their environment is warm.

It's the same for cats as well. Points are temperature-based...the reason the color develops on the ears, paws, nose, and tail is because these areas are the coolest parts of the body. The warmer fur near the body stays creamy or white. That's why as they get older, the points and body get darker...because the fur has been exposed to heat longer than younger animals.

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Originally Posted by ivylea77

Cool..thanx.

Where are you located..if you don't mind me asking?

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Im located in Wisconsin up near Milwaukee

Though I grew up in PA, up near erie (Titusville :)

Oh, you suck!!!! I'm from Madison! If only I was home instead of stuck here in Texas, I could buy that little guy from you!

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Originally Posted by JenHarrison

Oh, you suck!!!! I'm from Madison! If only I was home instead of stuck here in Texas, I could buy that little guy from you!

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Doh! If you are in the neighborhood sometime just let me know, you can have your pick of the babies I have on hand.

I'll be back up there in October for sure. My husband's possibly facing a medical discharge for injuries to his legs, but if it doesn't go through in time, he'll be deploying to Iraq in October for a year. I'll be moving back to Madison with our daughter and the Zoo. :)

Aw, they are so cute at that stage. They stumble all over the place like blind little rats (which they are, I guess, lol.) I miss my Siameses; just have albinos, a hooded and a black for now.