Pink rat skin condition

Has anyone seen a pink rat get a skin condition that looks like scabbing (almost looks like blistering from a burn)? I assumed maybe the mother was too rough and she broke the skin and its healing over. It is eating fine and doesn't seem to be in pain (from what I can tell).

are you talking about a baby rat?

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Originally Posted by recycling goddess

are you talking about a baby rat?

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Yes..Pink rat was my way of saying that it isn't a fuzzy or wean or small...Baby rat wouldn't really have cut it. :D

Sometimes I get that and it's where mom accidently broke the skin. It usually heals up nicely and is hardly noticeable by the time they are weaned. ;)

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Originally Posted by Wild Bill

Sometimes I get that and it's where mom accidently broke the skin. It usually heals up nicely and is hardly noticeable by the time they are weaned. ;)

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Cool...I figured as much. I'll keep an eye on it...

Incidentally, I am disappointed that I am not longer your signature. I thought that was some of my finest work! :D

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Originally Posted by jglass38

Cool...I figured as much. I'll keep an eye on it...

Incidentally, I am disappointed that I am not longer your signature. I thought that was some of my finest work! :D

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I am watching your posts for my next quote. :rockon:

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Originally Posted by Wild Bill

I am watching your posts for my next quote. :rockon:

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Found it!!! LOL!!!! :8:

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Originally Posted by Wild Bill

I am watching your posts for my next quote. :rockon:

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Look at you! Pulling quotes from other forums now! Fantastic!

I have to admit, I had water coming out my nose when I read that one. LOL!!

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Originally Posted by Wild Bill

I have to admit, I had water coming out my nose when I read that one. LOL!!

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In all truthfullness, that makes my day complete! Since I lack the ability to be serious, if someone gets a laugh out of my stupidity it makes me happy.

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Originally Posted by jglass38

In all truthfullness, that makes my day complete! Since I lack the ability to be serious, if someone gets a laugh out of my stupidity it makes me happy.

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Well, you can be really happy then. Amy walked in the room when I had water coming out of my nose and then she began to laugh at me. So I guess you could call that a "2 for 1". :sweeet:

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Originally Posted by Wild Bill

Well, you can be really happy then. Amy walked in the room when I had water coming out of my nose and then she began to laugh at me. So I guess you could call that a "2 for 1". :sweeet:

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That is my second favorite 2 on 1..Oh wait, you said 2 for 1...My mind is shot...

The moms can just get overly ambitious Jamie and either lick at their babies or haul them about a bit much when they are pinkies. Their skins a bit delicate and rips easily at first (even pulling off stuck bedding can tear a small hole in them sometimes). Mom will likely take care of that pink and it'll toughen up soon enough I'm sure. If it's not well for some reason then most times the female rats will reject a sick offspring or outright cull it.