Cannibalism in rats?

[Snow Balls]

I'm not sure what bin you're referring to- I actually prefer the "Exo-Terra Faunarium" type of temp. holding cage*, but that clear plastic will likely crack if you try to put a hole in it for a water bottle. You'd have to go thru the lid (knock a couple "teeth" out) & be sure to buy one that isn't super-tall. I'm sure you can make other things (bins) "work" as long as they're well-ventilated. Rodents breathe a LOT more than snakes- their metabolism is "on steroids".

*I raise rodents, & use these type plastic cages when I clean their lab cages, but they're never in there long enough to need water bottles. Only about an hour. And the first thing they ALL do is guzzle water when they're returned home.

Water bottle, my suggestion- https://www.walmart.com/ip/Happy-Hom...4?athbdg=L1200 (Pet stores will have similar ones too.)
Note- the longer tube curves inward- the Lixit ones are short & straight up & down-not ideal for this application.

Yes, a little substrate will keep the floor cleaner.

This is the bin I was referring to. Floor space is about 24x15
Along with this bottle on the outside



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[Bogertophis]

That bin should work okay with lots of air holes added on top. The water bottle is a bit small & glass- I wouldn't buy less than 8 oz- for a group of rodents held that long- my bottles are plastic.

[Snow Balls]

That bin should work okay with lots of air holes added on top. The water bottle is a bit small & glass- I wouldn't buy less than 8 oz- for a group of rodents held that long- my bottles are plastic.

I am going to buy a bigger one, I just took a screenshot of that one for reference. Petco also sells rodent bedding I assume?


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[Bogertophis]

I am going to buy a bigger one, I just took a screenshot of that one for reference. Petco also sells rodent bedding I assume?


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Of course- all kinds of bedding. You just want something absorbent.