BP wants more rats

[Homebody]

It looks like the bp might even be pushing a bit right now. It's 8 days since last feeding and she's pacing in a manner consistent with being hungry. I'll have all the parts for move in to new enclosures by friday, but I wanted to wait until at least the end of the month for the move. I need to use some things that have been near Nim's current enclosure in the bp's new enclosure, so I'm concerned about contamination. I haven't seen any signs of mites on or around Nim since using the nexgard two weeks ago.

Considering the pushing though, I figure I better do the enclosure switch soon. I just opened the lid and the bp climbed halfway out to strike at me, so she's definitely looking for food atm. I'm not sure how I should balance mite quarantine, bp pushing, and overfeeding. She seems happy enough to climb around the lip of her enclosure under supervision tonight, but I don't know for sure when else she has been or will be pushing.

As long as she's not injuring herself, I wouldn't rush her into the new enclosure. It's more important to deal with the mites. Look for swelling on the lips or the top of the head. If you don't see any, let her roam. The exercise is good for her.