Rat Mix?

[Jay_Bunny]

Wasn't there a post about Becky's rat mix? It had a list of ingredients. I need that list so I can go to the store and get them. I have made this mix before and can't remember everything that is in it.

Also, is a bean soup mix ok? I found this bag of mixed dry beans for use in bean soup. I was wondering if this is ok to give the rats (it is a mix of like a dozen different dry beans). I ask because I went looking for info on rat diets and this site

http://www.fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/

...said not to feed them raw beans.

[littleindiangirl]

Yep, dont feed them raw beans. I remember answering this questions before, I can't really remember the reason not to. I think it has something to do with their digestion juices lol

[Argentra]

Here are the posts on the mix:

http://www.ball-pythons.net/forums/s...=327307#327307

http://www.ball-pythons.net/forums/s...=285150#285150

Only lentils and green peas are ok...no beans. High 'gassy' foods aren't good for rats.

[littleindiangirl]

Found my post.

I believe raw beans destroys important digestion enzymes.

Edit:
Okay, not that yahoo is all that scientific, this is the only source I've found that talks about why not to feed it to them.

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/in...AAguRq0&show=7
OTHER OFF LIMIT NEVER EVER FEED are
raw dry beans/Peanuts (contain anti-nutrients that destroy Vit. A & digestion enzymes, causes red blood cell clumping)
raw sweet potato
green bananas (inhibits digestion of starch)
green potato skin and eyes (contains a toxin)
wild insects
raw bulk tofu
mouldy Cheese
liquorice (suspicions of neurological poisoning)
raw red cabbage (contains anti-nutrients that destroys thiamin)
raw artichokes (inhibits digestion of protein)
raw olysters/clams

Edit again!:

Found the source
http://www.pxrats.com/diet2.html

[Jay_Bunny]

Thanks for the info. Beans are out. My rats don't like the lentils and peas though. They always leave them behind.

[SatanicIntention]

Roasted, unsalted, in-shell peanuts are a definite GO though They love them.