Would it work for a pair of rats?
1096555
I think it might be a little large for rats, there are some spaces in the cage, particularly above the door where the rats may be able to get out. I can fit my (flat) hand through the space above the door, so I'd be a bit worried that may be enough room for a mischievous rat to squeeze through.
1096556
well I guess it depends on how big the rats are. my girbil can get out of the wire part. And can they chew through the plastic clamps.
134934
It should work. Apparently, all rodents have a problem with essential oil of mint, and that is the key ingredient.
970736
It should be good for rats, as they are similar in size to the squirrels that we use the trap on. I think mice might be a little small though.
1279074
Personally I feel this will not work for rat. I have a Syrian hamster and once she got full size 6-8 inches I felt like it was the perfect size. If your rat is larger than that I wouldn't recommend it due to the health issues it could acquire.
2116697
Yes, it works for mice and rats. You have to make sure it's set to the rodent setting and leave it plugged in all the time. It takes a few weeks to work, but it does work. We had both mice and rats coming in the house. I haven't seen or heard any evidence of either in weeks now.
1438684
I would think that it would work on rats also. I have not had any rats (I don't think) just mice, shrews and ants.
2172757
I think rats could use this cage. The spacing was about an inch. Hope that helps :)
1976143
This model I don't think would. I'd run with the larger rat trap model. I think the chipmunks ran off with 2 of my traps now.
173750
Yes!!! As a former breeder of rats, this cage would be perfect for them!! The space is great and there's no possible way for them to bite thru the steel bars.
827703
It works on mice, but not for rats. I think they have one formalated for rats, tho. Look at the website. That's the best I can offer.
599116
This would be a HUGE cage for rats. You'd have to build or find a way to make levels for them to get the full use. It's a 5 foot tall cage, and some of the doors are on hinges that swing out with no 'stoppers' so if they're smart they'll escape easily.
1762547
I'm genuinely not sure, I've never had one before. From seeing my friends' rats I think they might be too big, but it's hard to tell cause they can get through some pretty tight places.
1244876
It's cute in theory however, the opening that attaches to the cage leaves a ledge for climbing on. My gerbils have actually escaped this pen a couple of times but I was nearby to put them back in but I would say if your rats are really good climbers then no this is not the best purchase. If they are very small and have a short arm reach then this would work just fine for you. If it weren't for that one spot this would have been a perfect purchase. You might could cover it with packaging tape so they have nothing to grap ahold of.... Just a thought. Good luck.
858999
I would think it would be okay, but you may want to ask others with rats. I use it for my ferrets (litter box), but they do not chew on it or live on it.
1657835
Yes. Too small for a pet rat. Works for our gerbils, but would be too tight for anything bigger.
1059470
I loved this cage for my ferrets. I only had two of them and it worked great. I know that rats chew quite a bit, and wonder if they would chew on the plastic parts. Aside from that it should work great for one or two.
1177178
Probably not big enough for two full grown rats. After an average size running wheel is put in cage there isn't tons of room.