Thanks guys! I guess I'm going to go along the lines of he's trying to get him some action...poor guy it's not going to happen ;-)

I buy live and I'm getting somewhat attached to the rat (I've been trying to feed him on a weekly basis). If he ate ft it wouldn't be a huge deal but I feel like I'm taking on another pet I've been taking care of this female oreo rat for about a month now...I even named her ...I know it's sick