What is the normal body temperature of a male rat?
A rat’s normal body temperature is a little higher than humans. It should be between 99.5-101.3 degrees. Rats actually use their tails to regulate body temperature. You want to become familiar with the normal feel of your rat’s tail to gauge whether or not it feels cold or hot. If he seems cold to you, try giving hiim some extra scraps of fleece or flannel and tissue to cuddle up in or make a nest with. About myco: All pet rats have the bacteria mycoplasma in their systems. The only rats that don’t are those specially breed in laboratories and born via c-section. Some rats are resistant to the bacteria and it will remain dormant and show no symptoms. Myco flare-ups occur in the form of respiratory infections and symptoms include excessive sneezing, wheezing, odd breathing noises or chirping/bird-like sounds, and red discharge around their nose and eyes. Worsening symptoms include a drop in body temperature, lethargy, loss of appetite and coordination. If your rattie has any of those sy
