Quote Originally Posted by MarkS
Why is it that rats always have to drop a load the minute you take them out of their cages? It never fails, the minute you pick them up they're firing pellets out of their butts like some kind of a rat cannon.
I've noticed that too . I've also noticed that when I put them in an empty tub while cleaning their tub they will all crap it full. I think it is some type of stress response. I'd assume its their equilivent of musking.