Thinking of trying to switch to rats this weekend...any advice?

[sbit]

What I did was got the pet store and asked for a little mouse bedding. Scented the rats with that and it worked like a charm

I'll have to try this! There's a pet store pretty close to where I live...might get some funny looks though

[RestlessRobie]

I used to get looks but now they ask me whats up with there snakes when I stop in to buy my feeders They have even called me once or twice with question

[LLLReptile]

For the first time, I'd try the rat just as-is, without any tricks or shenanigans. With the exception of one very, very stubborn pastel (who still only eats mice and he's 5 years old), the rest of mine all switched without any fuss or tricks.

If she doesn't eat it the first time, give it a week, and then try again. Sometimes getting a little hungry makes it easier, too.

-Jen

[sbit]

SUCCESS!

I waited until today to make it a full week and decided to just offer the rat without any tricks, as Jen suggested. She took it just fine! One extra little tongue-flick and then — whooosh — it was gone!

Hopefully it digests just as easily. Thanks all!