Keeping Rats Cool in Summer

Rats in general suffer in the African heat.

Keep your rats’ cage out of direct sunlight and if possible, install a thermometer in the room where your rats are kept. The ideal temperature range is 18-27 degrees Celsius.

IDEAS TO KEEP COOL

Fill ice trays with frozen peas and corn and add water to just cover it. Place in freezer and serve veggie ice cubes as needed. You may also experiment using rooibos tea instead of water.

Supply a shallow bowl with water for the rats to cool down. You can add peas for “pea fishing”.

Fill empty plastic cool drink bottles and freeze. Place in cage for rats to lie against.

Place tiles in cage. Can also place in fridge prior to placing it in cage.

Wet rats tails (especially if traveling in a car) as rats use their tails to cool down.

Supply uncovered wire levels to lie on as fleece can be very hot.

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