2014年7月26日 · As to US based breeders, I don't know of any currently doing pouched rats... You might want to check with your local zoo to see if they can turn you on to a reputable exotic importer that can piggy back your rat (s) in with a shipment of hippos or something that would pay for the freight and duties for your relatively small package.

2014年7月24日 · The only Gambian pouched rat i know of played Ben in the remake of Willard, so apparently as smart and trainable as a standard rat. I know the movie showed him picked up by the tail too, which revolted me. Film makers obviously knew what rats can be trained for as far as tricks go, but not about care.

2007年5月20日 · wow. i've wanted a gambian for so long. but i can't seem to find breeders and from what i've read about them i need more space for them first. that and it seems its very difficult to find a breeder for them and to get them into canada from the US (the only breeder i found was in california). where did you get your's? what's different about them ...

2014年3月12日 · Well I read online while researching that males sometimes when they get older get aggressive. And I know Gambian Pouched Rats are not fully domesticated like our regular pet rats are. I have had pet store rats, craigslist rats and rescue rats. I have had the sweetest rats and others that were extremely aggressive.

2021年8月12日 · Otherwise known as an African pouched rat or giant pouched rat. I've been wanting one for a good 6 or 7 years and they're not illegal to own in the states, but imports are illegal and there's no breeders. They're invasive in the keys and there's a possibility I can legally obtain one from there...

2008年7月4日 · known as the a "Gambian pouch rat" and "African giant pouch rat" Incidentally the proper name seems to be Cricetomys gambianus The use of the word "pouch" in the common name made me think perhaps it was a marsupial species (hey have pouches), which would mean its not even a "rat".. although, not the case here.

2013年2月26日 · Domestic rats survive because for the most part there is a profitable trade in them, unfortunately in the US it's mainly for labs and reptile food, but it keeps the pet rat side business well supplied. And unlike the Gambian pouched home wreckers, domestic rats have been well..... domesticated over many generations.

2012年6月1日 · I'm very interested in obtaining a gambian pouched rat... But struggling to find any breeders or any litters, I won't be able to buy one soon as I have no money and also have a few rats to take care of, but just wondering if anyone knew of any breeders in UK that might be breeding any in the...

2014年1月22日 · My curiosity has been provoked after reading about Gambien Pouched Rats. They seem to make great pets and are much larger than fancy rats. Now to get to the point of my rambling; you can cross breed other animals of the same species. Is it possible to cross fancy rats with gambien rats? I am sure the results would vary but my hope would be to introduce a longer living medium sized rat. Also if ...

2017年6月21日 · I brought up the idea of a gambian pouched rat, and he seemed to really like that. However, obtaining one in America is no small feat, and they're totally illegal where I'm from. I also brought up ferrets, but the smell seems to put him off. So I'm looking for a …