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Pet Forum / Mammals / Rats / April 2005Does anybody know anything about Multimamates?
I am possibly getting a breeding pair soon, and want to try and find out as much as I can about them. The things I have found out so far seem to contradict each other. One site has called them the giant mouse, another talks about them being rats. I do know that they are sociable, and that the female has up to 12 pairs of nipples. That's about it. Thanks for the help. John http://community.webshots.com/user/jakewc2 >I am possibly getting a breeding pair soon, and want to try and find out as > much as I can about them. The things I have found out so far seem to [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > John > http://community.webshots.com/user/jakewc2 Huh? Well, Google brings up absolutely zilch! I'm intrigued... Tracey Its all in the spelling, smiles. multimammate GOOGLE link http://tinyurl.com/5plmm Good luck, Lynn kitty I am possibly getting a breeding pair soon, and want to try and find out as much as I can about them. The things I have found out so far seem to contradict each other. One site has called them the giant mouse, another talks about them being rats. I do know that they are sociable, and that the female has up to 12 pairs of nipples. That's about it. Thanks for the help. John http://community.webshots.com/user/jakewc2 >I am possibly getting a breeding pair soon, and want to try and find out as > much as I can about them. The things I have found out so far seem to [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > John > http://community.webshots.com/user/jakewc2 I was reading up a bit about them. It says their behavior is very close to the pet rat. They live in groups/packs. They are seldom aggresive and can be introduced to each other with much more ease than rats or mice. It says they are extemely social and should never live alone. This species is called either a rat or mouse. But from looking at multiple pictures, I find them to look more like a mouse. They don't smell like mice. Their odor is not offensive. They are great jumpers so when they are nervous which they are in the beginning be very careful. They are definitely nocturnal. In general, these pets need a multilevel cage. They love to climb, run and burrow. Tubes, branches and toilet paper will keep these little guys happy. As for litter, whatever you use for rats will be suitable. Also, they usually pic only one corner for their toilet needs. They are omnivores. For breeding, gestation is 3 weeks. They are known to have huge litters anywhere from 12 to 22. They reproduce starting from 6 to 8 weeks. But best to wait till the mom is 3 months old. She may eat her first litter because the milk glands take a while to form. They are a fairly easy pet to take care of, make sure of fresh water and good food.  SignatureJoanne Mom to 8 rats http://community.webshots.com/user/joanneb70 > >I am possibly getting a breeding pair soon, and want to try and find out as > > much as I can about them. The things I have found out so far seem to [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] > They are a fairly easy pet to take care of, make sure of fresh water and > good food. Hi Lynn "kitty" and Joanne, thanks for the information, its really useful. I talked to the breeder today, and I could be getting a pair in about 3 to 4 weeks. I have to go on a 3 hour train journey to get them, and the person I'm getting them from has about a 2 hour train journey, we are meeting in halfway. (if that makes sense). I am getting quite excited about these little creatures, and as soon as I get them, I'll post lots of pictures. John >> >I am possibly getting a breeding pair soon, and want to try and find out > as [quoted text clipped - 51 lines] > > John They do sound like a great pet. SignatureJoanne Mom to 8 rats http://community.webshots.com/user/joanneb70 Good luck Jake, And I am sure looking forward to seeing some good pictures of what they look like. Enjoy the little ones, Lynn kitty Hi Lynn "kitty" and Joanne, thanks for the information, its really useful. I talked to the breeder today, and I could be getting a pair in about 3 to 4 weeks. I have to go on a 3 hour train journey to get them, and the person I'm getting them from has about a 2 hour train journey, we are meeting in halfway. (if that makes sense). I am getting quite excited about these little creatures, and as soon as I get them, I'll post lots of pictures. John >> >I am possibly getting a breeding pair soon, and want to try and find out > as [quoted text clipped - 51 lines] > > John How did you hear about them? It will be interesting to know how you get on with them as pets. Tracey >>>>How did you hear about them? It will be interesting to know how you get on with them as pets. Tracey I heard about them on another website, as somebody else was going to get some. John. >>>>>How did you hear about them? It will be interesting to know how you >>>>>get [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > John. They sure are cute looking! I just did a quick search and came up with a particularly comprehensive page about them, in case you haven't seen it here's the link: http://www.jirds.cwc.net/rag/profiles/nmmr.htm Tracey >>I am possibly getting a breeding pair soon, and want to try and find out as >>much as I can about them. The things I have found out so far seem to [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] > They are a fairly easy pet to take care of, make sure of fresh water and > good food. Well you learn something new every day. I haven't even heard of them..:( They do look like cute mice though..:) Regards Kate > >>I am possibly getting a breeding pair soon, and want to try and find out as > >>much as I can about them. The things I have found out so far seem to [quoted text clipped - 32 lines] > > Regards Kate I'm quite looking forward to getting them. John. Hi folks, well, here are some picture of my multis. I have a friend that has collected them for me and keeping them for a couple of weeks, until she can bring them to me. She lives 4 hours away, and its going to be quite a journey to get them to me. http://tinyurl.com/bxpm6 That's the URL to a thread on my group that has pictures of them. The first lot of pictures are the pictures of the litter they came from. The last two pictures are my little boys. John. > Hi folks, well, here are some picture of my multis. I have a friend that > has [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > John. They are adorable!!!! SignatureJoanne Mom to 8 rats http://community.webshots.com/user/joanneb70 > Hi folks, well, here are some picture of my multis. I have a friend that has > collected them for me and keeping them for a couple of weeks, until she can [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > John. Oh Wow... they are very cute indeed. they look a lot like a cross between a rat and a mouse..? either way they are soo cute..:) Best of luck with your wee ones when you get them. Kind regards Kate > Hi folks, well, here are some picture of my multis. I have a friend that > has [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > John. Awww, they look so cute! The first pic reminded me of gerbils, but the rest more like mice than rats. Tracey want to join a layed back fun group of rat lovers,owners.Check out our group. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ratecaretakers/ |
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