I want your rats

[littleindiangirl]

I am trying to compile a listing of all the different rat coat patterns and colors. This listing will be an article I'm writing about rat genetics and biology.

As it so happens, I don't have very many different rat patterns running around. So I'm asking for pictures of your rats! Any weird patterns, or just plain ol' regular ratties that you love. I want em all! I don't care!

You don't have to know what they are, but I will assume that everything you submit to me is your rat. You can post the pictures here on this thread, or you can email it to me at csilvern12@gmail.com.

Your full name will be watermarked onto all the photo's if and when I use them, and I will assume I have your permission to use them.

I could really use those pictures, and I am definitely looking forward to see what everyone has come up with!

[Argentra]

Cool project. There certainly are a lot of patterns and coat types out there. I'll contribute with my three...

All three, with the manx hooded down-under in front


Red mink down-under (on top of the pile)


Golden Agouti (and her previous blue hooded companion)


There they are.

[ADEE]

this picture was taken as a baby, during a molt.. her markings are a bit more defined now if you want them i can post a more recent pic, but this one was in my pc..



this is Belle, shes a blue varigated hooded female with head spot and facial/chin markings, the mouth markings follow down her throat and into her belly.

[mischevious21]

this picture was taken as a baby, during a molt.. her markings are a bit more defined now if you want them i can post a more recent pic, but this one was in my pc..



this is Belle, shes a blue varigated hooded female with head spot and facial/chin markings, the mouth markings follow down her throat and into her belly.

ADORABLE!!! I'm on a waiting list for a breeder now for a blue-hooded Of course, she wont be used for breeding (or feeding either), and will only be a pet.. But still, I never lied to the breeder- but she doesnt know that I own snakes, either.. lol

[frankykeno]

Here's a bunch of them Connie....





































There should also be a sticky in the Feeder section on rat coat colors and patterns.

[littleindiangirl]

Wow! That was a quick and incredible response! I am so grateful to everyone, thank you so much

[lord jackel]

Here are just a few...if you need a specific coat/marking let me know.




Top Ear Pinky

Dumbo Ear Pinky

[littleindiangirl]

Great photos of the ear placement Sean! I only have one picture of my dumbo girl as a pinkie, and it didn't turn out very well... Awesome!

[frankykeno]

Sean, for goodness sakes remember when you blow dry your rats to use a diffuser!

[lord jackel]

Sean, for goodness sakes remember when you blow dry your rats to use a diffuser!

Tell me about it. After this I grabbed a straightener and some de-perm solution and tried to fix it and now look...