Hi All

Hope everyone going into a nice weekend. It will also be my first weekend with Monty. I have been through the caresheets but had a couple of questions about 1) behaviour in general and 2) behaviour in regards to feeding.

I know he was previously being fed large mice but they were definitely too small for my 2 yr old. I got the weaner rats 40-60g which are perfect for his size. Since yesterday (where there was an incident with a defensive bite to my wife which I posted about) he hasn't come out of the cold hide. Is this normal?

I tried to feed a rat earlier this evening and he was not interested at all. Did not even come out to investigate, I dangled it around for a few minutes and then put it down and left him alone for an hour- after which he was still hiding. Is this to be expected / nothing to worry about? Shall I try tomorrow again and remove the hide and then offer the rat? I have had him for 5 days now.

Just felt anxious about the above and would appreciate some thoughts.

Cheers