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Posted in Hello and Good Morning! Posted 6 years ago
    Hello there, welcome to Voltra :) I don't have any particular tips other than just jump in :) everyone here is super friendly :3
Posted in I'm going to be a rat mumma! Posted 6 years ago
    @Aly: so sweet to see them cuddled up like that :) I'm glad they are doing a bit better with their own personal air conditioning :)

    I guess it's down to your preference what to do once one passes on. I used to bury mine but since we moved to a place without a garden, just a small patio, I bury them in plant pots and choose a nice flowers for them. One thing to make sure of is that your show your other rats the body so that they can understand what has happened, but don't leave them unattended with it.

    As far as introducing new rats is concerned, it's better to do it now so that you don't run the risk of having one rat left alone at all. Tbh, rats are happier in larger groups anyway, and they are less likely to have behavioural problems. The method I use (the carrier method) is tried and tested. Introductions can seem complicated because it requires paying attention to all the little micro-behaviours, but it is worth it in the end!

    You can always come to me with any questions etc, but I'd also recommend joining a bunch of rat groups on FB if you haven't already!

Posted in I'm going to be a rat mumma! Posted 6 years ago
    Ooooo just saw your update - rats can be very sensitive to heat and sleeping flat on their stomach (pancaking) is a sign of them trying to cool off. Is there any way you can make it cooler in that room? I wouldn't worry too much about her - unless she is having breathing troubles? Laboured breathing? What is her behaviour like now?
Posted in I'm going to be a rat mumma! Posted 6 years ago
    @Aly: yaaaay!!! You're finally getting them!! Let me know if you need any advice at all or just have any questions :) I'm a veteran rat mumma xD can't wait to see the pics of your babies :)
Posted in O hai :U Posted 6 years ago
    Hiiii! Welcome to Voltra :3
    Cool stuff!

    And congrats @Aly:!!
Posted in ALMOST LAST MINUTE RANDOM CHAT THREAD GO! Posted 6 years ago
    I'm just buying items at random whenever I have the funds now. I've lost count of how many I have of each item since I've sent some to my mule lol
Posted in Did not get the job Posted 6 years ago
    Indeed soon people will step foot on Mars. The universe is the limit.
Posted in Confessions (Make a Confession) Posted 6 years ago
    I'm so pissed off with my dog, I can barely look at him. He didn't even do anything that bad but it's just one final nail in such a stressful day and I'm unintentionally blaming him. I feel guilty because he is only a pup.
Posted in What are you currently listening to? Posted 6 years ago
    The Apprentice, as background noise.
Posted in Did not get the job Posted 6 years ago
    Aw I'm sorry :( I hope the right job comes your way soon!
Posted in Encore: Until We Meet Again Posted 6 years ago
    This is so wholesome
Posted in [B] Librarian Posted 6 years ago
    Still buying a Librarian pls sell
Posted in Confessions (Make a Confession) Posted 6 years ago
    I have been suicidal for 5 months straight.