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03-08-2008, 10:07 AM
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Mods, sorry for chatting in classifieds!!!
 I can't really add much to lou's post even though I keep both pouched rats and domestic rats. Our approach is a little different because I believe pouched rats do not enjoy being handled so we don't really try to 'hand tame' them as such. Whereas I would walk around with a domestic rat sitting on my arm or on my shoulder, my pouchies would hate this as they do not like to be 'restrained' as they see it (suppose they are not domesticated so it comes down to simple flight or fight instinct). We can pick our pouchies up to move them out of the cage etc and they occassionally jump on us of their own accord but generally, we open the cage door, lure them out with food and hand feed them so they take their fruit and veg etc from our hands each day and maintain a bond that way. I don't know about Gambians but Emins seem naturally ultra confident anyway and never seem to get defensive with people. Our big 4 year old is the most gentle and I feed her nuts without her taking my fingers off. I even handed her a cod liver oil tablet once! lol.. not only does she have a mouth the size of the euro tunnel but pouched rat's eyesight is terrible! If you want a rat who enjoys cuddles and sitting on you then I would stick to fancy rats but if you want a rat who is independant and fascinating to interact with and watch on a not too hands on basis, pouched rats could be for you. I think pouched rats are under-rated and mine are much more like owning monkeys than rats. 
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03-08-2008, 11:42 PM
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I didn't know that Gambians were considered pests / vermin in Gambia, but I know they're used to detect landmines, which is very sad, but I also keep cane toads which are a pest in Australia/The Americas and I'm glad I can give them a home rather than letting them be used as amphibian golf-balls like so many black-hearted people do. I would love to have a cat, but I only live in a small flat so that's not possible. People choose which kinds of pets they keep for various reasons, I myself would never have a dog as I'm not a 'dog person' and therefore wouldn't give it the attention it deserves.
That's by-the-by, anyway I do hope to get a Gambian or Emin soon. Lou, what's the status of your brood?
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04-08-2008, 12:22 AM
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04-08-2008, 08:46 AM
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04-08-2008, 10:15 AM
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I reckon my lot would give yours a run for their money with that banana too, Emins love banana as well do they?
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 I have Gambian Pouched rats available soon please PM me for more details
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04-08-2008, 10:23 AM
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yup. the youngsters chew it up and stuff their cheeks but Mali breaks her banana in half and puts one half in one cheek pouch and one half in the other wish i had a photo
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04-08-2008, 03:19 PM
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Cheers for the PM Lou, I've sent one back.
If the rats aren't harmed in the landmine detecting then I suppose that's a good thing for them to be doing...if anything it raises the profile of the humble rat!
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Fancy Rat - Liam (RIP Ian Brown, Ian Curtis and Noel) Gambian Pouched Rat - Ben Cane Toads - Hermione (RIP Trevor & Ron) Goldfish - Lieutenant Shinysides Millipedes - Bella and Narcissa
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06-08-2008, 02:57 AM
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Call Seller now on: 07013 115054 Anytime   £ 200 Location: Salisbury Gambian Pouch Rat for sale, female, 5 months old . Loves to be hand fed! Can be sold with large cage.
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13-08-2008, 02:26 PM
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Thanks Nerys, but I've now collected one from Lou. He's mommy's little monster right now but I'm hoping I can get him to trust me...although Pouchie says she doesn't mind keeping her Emins' at arms length, I'd really like to bond with my Gambian (Ben...yes, after the film...after all Ben was played by a Gambian in the remake of Willard!). He's really shy right now but he's only a baby of seven weeks. Poor little fella! His dash for freedom the other night and my subsequent panic probably didn't help things much
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Fancy Rat - Liam (RIP Ian Brown, Ian Curtis and Noel) Gambian Pouched Rat - Ben Cane Toads - Hermione (RIP Trevor & Ron) Goldfish - Lieutenant Shinysides Millipedes - Bella and Narcissa
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