yeah, if they are made for rats it should be fine.

I know what you mean. when i cut my rats nails they used to wiggle a lot. some more than others. i just try to hold them upside down, and close to me body. or you could sit down and lay them upside down in the crevass between your legs.

if your rat bites though, you are gonna have a tough time. lol. mine never bit, unless they were snapping for food.