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  1. #1
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    Found him a tank at Wal-Mart for $9! Same size as the other one. Got it home, opened the box and the glass was broken!!!! Fortunately I had it in my car when I opened the box. I was going to toss the box in the dumpster. Went back to WM and found the same thing. He's happy as a clam right now.

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    Glass tanks really aren't large enough or healthy for rats to live in. They should be in a large, well ventilated cage. Especially a rat Winkie's size.

    It'll do for now, but I'd save up some money and get a large cage for him if possible. I'd post an ad on Craigslist asking if anyone has a ferret cage or large rodent cage for cheap.

    I *think* you're in CT, but I found this ad on Craigslist. Pretty good deal for a Ferret cage!
    http://newlondon.craigslist.org/pet/458424830.html

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    I agree with kfamr

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  4. #4
    Dont feel like an idiot, people always make mistakes, none of us are perfect. And, i have used glass tanks to keep my gerbils in for 4 years and never had any problems.


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    Yup, definately try to get him something larger. Glass tanks work great for gerbils, hamsters, mice, fish, and reptiles but I wouldn't recommend one for a rat. Right now since you have him in the glass tank just try to get him some out of the cage time. Drs. Foster and Smith has a very nice and big blue and white cage for $59.99 and an adequate green and white cage kit that comes with bedding, a wheel, and some other stuff for $52.99. If you don't want anything too expensive, go on petco.com and they have a tank topper for a 10 gallon tanks and it's $39.99. I had it for awhile for my girls and it worked great. I also agree with the others, try craigslist and freecycle!

    Those two websites are:
    http://petco.com/Content/HomePage.aspx?PC=home&Nav=1&=
    and
    http://www.drsfostersmith.com/default.cfm

    Hope you can get him something bigger, and if you can't, please give him some out of the cage time! Hope I helped!

  6. #6
    Im sure Winkie has alot of time out of his cage, he wouldn't be cooped up all day inside his tank.

    I would say get a cage topper when you can afford one. Another good idea for a tank is to use shredded paper on the bottom instead of sawdust because sawdust is very dusty and tends to make the rats chesty. Its also cheaper because its just newspaper or old bills.

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    I'm always checking The Reminder, which is a weekly magazine type newspaper. It has town info and also has a section for people looking for free stuff or have free stuff to give. I'm on it every week. Eventually I'll find something.

    Kay,

    He's been in the tank for 7 months. I've been keeping my eyes open for a 20 gallon tank. That'll give him plenty of room.

    I let him out all the time for exercise. Most of the cats ignore him and a couple are afraid of him, including Alicat!!

    Rest In Peace Casey (Bubba Dude) Your paw print will remain on my heart forever. 12/02
    Mollie Rose, you were there for me through good times and in bad, from the beginning.Your passing will leave a hole in my heart.We will be together "One Fine Day". 1994-2009
    MooShoo,you left me too soon.I wasn't ready.Know that you were my soulmate and have left me broken hearted.I loved you like no other. 1999 - 2010See you again "ONE FINE DAY"
    Maya Linn, my heart is broken. The day your beautiful blue eyes went blind was the worst day of my life.I only wish I could've done something.I'll miss your "premium" purr and our little "conversations". 1997-2013 See you again "ONE FINE DAY"

    DO NOT BUY WHILE SHELTER ANIMALS DIE!!

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