Pet Guides And Resources:
Basic informational guides, research studies, DIY instructions, and resources. Please go to the Breeders Only section on the site for information specifically regarding breeding.
Can't get a Rat?
Comprehensive guide for the new fancy mouse owner, and a great refresher for the experienced keeper! Covering everything from housing, to diet, enrichment, odor control, and more.
Egyptian Spiny Mouse Guide
Comprehensive guide for the new Egyptian spiny mouse owner, and a great refresher for the experienced keeper! Covering everything from housing, to diet, enrichment, odor control, and more.
Bin Cage DIY
Step by step instructions on how to build bin cages, including bins for rats, mice, carriers, and even custom builds such as side-by-sides and double-deckers.
Comprehensive guide for the new fancy rat owner, and a great refresher for the experienced keeper! Covering everything from housing, to diet, enrichment, odor control, and more.
African Soft Fur Rat Guide
Comprehensive guide for the new African soft fur rat owner, and a great refresher for the experienced keeper! Covering everything from housing, to diet, enrichment, odor control, and more.
Enrichment Ideas
Collection of enrichment ideas for small rodents, such as ESM, ASF, fancy mice, and fancy rat. Includes DIY, cheap finds, and places to buy toys/etc that support local/small business, rescues, etc instead of chain stores.
Nearly complete list of all safe treats for rats.
Club sites such as AFRMA, and other educational sites as well as family friendly virtual rat games.
Scientific studies, peer reviews, and other educational files and resources.
Rat Medical Guide
Basic guide for common rat illness and injury, as well as dosage guides and treatment info.
Have you always wanted a rat, but your parents/landlord/spouse/roommate/allergies/boogie man won't let you? Well, while you are waiting for that day to finally have some squishes of your own, there is an awesome family friendly rat breeding sim game. Its free, doesn't smell or make anyone sneeze, not to mention... you can have as MANY AS YOU WANT?! Pretty sweet right?
Here's the link to the Virturatz website to sign up for a free account!
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