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Wild Brown Rat

Discussion in 'Wanted' started by kgosi, Sep 12, 2011.

  1. Sep 12, 2011 #1
    kgosi

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    Looking for a wild Brown Rat skin with nose, feet, ears and tail; mountable and preferably in one piece. Slips are not acceptable. It would be fine if the rat was not tanned but I would like one already cleaned and with minimal salting as I find too much salt destroys the non-furred parts.
     
  3. Sep 15, 2011 #2
    lotson

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    heloo,
    are u still interested in the wild brown rat?
    get back to me at [email protected] for more details
    thanks
    lotson
     

  5. Sep 15, 2011 #3
    mark

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    I have one frozen whole for $20. Paypal or credit card ok
     
  6. Sep 15, 2011 #4
    Rhasputin

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    Why get a wild one? You can get a domestic one, same animal, same look, for $5 or less at a reptile store frozen.
    You can also use DP instead of tanning on something like a rat.
     
  7. Sep 30, 2011 #5
    kgosi

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    Need a wild one since I value the ones in pet stores as pets, and I find taxidermy pets kinda creapy.

    I'll try both of those above for the rat.
     
  8. Sep 30, 2011 #6
    redwolf

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    Most pet stores sell feeder rats that are flash frozen. You get them already dead.
     
  9. Sep 30, 2011 #7
    kgosi

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    Understood, I have a friend who ownes a few snakes so I know how that works. I just need the wild coloration.
     
  10. Sep 30, 2011 #8
    redwolf

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    You mean like this?

    [​IMG]
     
  11. Oct 1, 2011 #9
    Coyotefur

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    You mean like This?
     

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  12. Oct 1, 2011 #10
    redwolf

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    That looks more like a Woodland or Meadow Jumping Mouse but I could be wrong.
     
  13. Oct 1, 2011 #11
    Rhasputin

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    Yeah that's no rat. :p

    Agouti, is the wild colouration of norway/brown rats. You can find these in pet store freezers meant for feeders.
     
  14. Oct 1, 2011 #12
    Coyotefur

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    It is a Kanagroo Rat. We have a lot of them here.
     
  15. Oct 1, 2011 #13
    redwolf

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    Oh. I thought they had big ears. Like I said "I could be wrong" :D
     
  16. Oct 1, 2011 #14
    Coyotefur

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    Diet


    Kangaroo Rats feed mostly on grass seeds, but will also
    eat leaves, stems and sometimes fruit if available. They
    have pouches on the sides of their mouths that can be
    used for carrying food.


    Habitat


    The habitat of the Kangaroo Rat differs depending on the
    area of North America that it lives. They tend to live in
    arid, open areas and only go out at night when the
    temperatures are cooler.


    Size


    Approximate weight of a Kangaroo Rat:
    1.25 oz - 6.25 oz.
    Approximate height of a Kangaroo Rat:.
    Length can be from 4 - 16 inches depending on age and
    species but usually are from 10 - 13 inches.
     
  17. Oct 1, 2011 #15
    Rhasputin

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    Redwolf I think you're thinking of Gerboas: [​IMG]