Name: Bob
ID: RA 7
Color: Sable
Coat: Rex
Pattern: Siamese
Name: Lie
ID: B
Color: Agouti
Coat: Bristle
Pattern: Berkshire
Name: Petrie
ID: RA 10
Color: Black
Coat: Rex
Pattern: Berkshire Downunder
Name: Little Foot
ID: RA 9
Color: Russian Blue
Coat: Rex
Pattern: Berkshire
Name: Emenem
ID: SA16
Color: Sable
Coat: Standard
Pattern: Siamese
Fawina x Monster
Blue
Sky Blue
Powder Blue
Fawn
Pearl
Silver Black
Silver Blue
Black Eyed Siamese
Blue Point Siamese
Platinum
Lilac
Cinnamon Pearl
Black
that does Not fade or silver
Blue Agouti
Silver Russian Dove
Dark splotches of black over any color.
Merle
Silvermane Rats -
Gorgeous animal, that have white tips on each hair, and further down darker color.
Coat is like a rex rabbit, very soft and thick. With ‘wonky’ whiskers, not exactly curled. Working on more variety and a better coat type.
Velvet Rats -
Known for their curly coats and whiskers.
Working on making their coats and whiskers even tighter curled and softer.
Rex Rats -
Satin Rats -
Known for their shine like a satin bow or satin rabbit, with wavy whiskers. I am working for a brighter shine than what they already have.
Berkshire marking is when the rat’s belly is white and the top is a different color. Very stunning in darker colors but it is very stunning in all colors.
Berkshire -
Goals
Markings
I am working on one line where standard ears are all you have. Meaning no Dumbo ear’s through any of it, which is very, very hard to find anymore.
Standard Ears -
I do have Dumbo ears, and am working on their conformation as well.
Dumbo Ears -
Odd Eyes -
I also work with Odd Eyes, specifically on lighter colors, where I find it stands out more.
Dwarf Rats -
Just like the standard rats but at half size (or smaller). As with many things when they go smaller it can bring in a lot of health issues. mainly breeding issues but also failure to thrive in young rats. All will be worked with.
Ears & Eyes
Variegated
Variegated marking is when the rat has a hood and splashes on body instead of a line, like the hooded striped.
Blaze marking, is a blaze on the rat’s nose.
Beyond adorable.
Blaze -
One of the most unique coat types. They should feel like a harsh brush or steel wool. They have whiskers that curl at the end but not extremely curly like the rex
Bristle Rats -
Coat Type - AFRMA Approved
Also very unique, they are a longhaired rat! They have a lot of issues with skin, and health that myself and a few other breeders are trying to work on. At the moment they are not recognized by the AFRMA, so they cannot be shown.
Harley Rats -
Coat & Body Type - Not AFRMA Approved
AFRMA Accepted Colors
Dark Colored Marten
Golden Agouti
Russian Platinum
Russian Silver
Roan
Silver Blue Agouti
Tri Colors
Marble With White
No Picture Yet!!
Think of a Blue Merle dog, that is what i am working towards
AFRMA Non - Accepted Colors
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When can I pick up my rat?
A: My rats do not go home until 8 weeks of age. This gives them ample time to learn how to be rats. It is good socializing as well as making sure they are off to a good start.
Q: Do I have to buy more than one rat?
A: I am one of the few who does not make you buy in pairs. But if you chose to only have one rat I cannot stress enough the importance of spending time with them. Even just having them on your shoulder, rats are social animals and in the absence of companionship, either human or other rats, they can become depressed.
Q: What if something happens and I cant take care of the rats anymore?
A: I will not buy them back, but I will take them back no matter the age, or condition. I always have cages set aside for things like surrenders.
Q: Will you deliver? If so how far?
A: I will deliver as far as 2 hours out of zipcode 94533. But I will charge an additional 10$ to 40$ depending on factors such as distance, gas, and traffic.
Q: What are you feeding them?
A: At the moment I feed everyone Mazuri rodent pellets. You can get them at pretty much any feed store. I also have a special mixture I give them weekly that includes noodles, beans, dried veggies, and other mix ins.
Q: What kind of bedding do you recommend?
A: I use two types of bedding. The first is actually corn cob bedding. I have found they are amazing at holding in odor as well as absorbing water and lighter than most other things.. Then in bed areas I have kaytee bedding.
Q: What kind of cage do you recommend?
A: rats need a well ventilated cage. Usually this means wire, but you can have a aquarium topper if you don’t like the look of a pure wire cage, or have a rat that likes to dig or throw bedding around . Make sure the wires do not have any loose covering, the rats will chew it off and possibly ingest it, not good for their system.
Q: Why do some of your rats look like they are loosing hair?
A: A few of the genes I work with (Bristle and Harley) have a part of the rex gene. Which means they go through a molting period.
Q: You mention Illnesses in Dwarf rats. Can you specify more?
A: The dwarf rats have a few things health wise. Penile prolapse is one that adopters should look out for, even if you dont get a rat from me. I am currently working on these so at the moment no male rats will be adopted out until i have 3 generations worth of no problem there.
They also have a failure to thrive as they grow. for this reason dwarf rats will not be adopted out until 12 weeks compared to the 8 weeks of normal rats.
Rats - Small, Cute and some of the best pets
Lighted prism rats growing up
One of the first things I look for in a breeding quality rat is handle-ability. Can I easily catch it, pick it up and exam it.
Next I look at how they do with other rats. Do they start fights or roll over? Are they scared or outgoing.
Part of the reason I look for these qualities is a happy well socialized rat is not just from exposure. It also is partly genetics. An easily stressed rat will have easily stressed pups.
I do expose my rats to many things, including dogs, cats, and other rodents. They do get exposed to men and women as well as children.
But I don’t start doing heavy exposure until they are about 3 weeks old when their eyes and ears are open or starting to open. Before this I only handle at cleaning time.
The reason is, I am looking for pups who, even though they barely know me, will come up to me and investigate. I look for pups who will let me pick them up, who calm down well during holding or scruffing.
After their eyes and ears have opened then I start the forced exposure including being handled by other people, animals, loud sounds and many other things.
I am having a lot of success with this method. It has helped me decide who to and not to keep and as the generations progress it seems to produce calmer, more outgoing rats.
Lighted Prism's Rats -- Males
Bristles
Name: Cloud
ID: B2
Color: Sky
Coat: Bristle
Pattern: Bareback
Name: Lee
ID: B3
Color: Black
Coat: Bristle
Pattern:
Name: Rexie
ID: R1
Color: Russian Blue
Coat: Rex
Pattern: Bareback (Majorly Mismarked)
Rex
Name: Sky
ID: R2
Color: Sky Blue
Coat: Rex
Pattern: Self (Mismarked)
Name: Wine
ID: R3
Color: Champagne
Coat: Rex
Pattern: Bareback
Name: Cheese
ID: R4
Color: Russian Dove
Coat: Rex
Pattern: Berkshire
Name: Gouda
ID: R5
Color: Agouti
Coat: Rex
Pattern: Berkshire
Name: Sam
ID: S2
Color: Sable
Coat: Standard
Pattern: Siamese
STANDARD
Name: Blaze
ID: S3
Color: Mink
Coat: Standard
Pattern: Varigated
Blaze, Odd Eyes
Name: Whinna
ID: BA 9
Color: Black
Coat: Bristle
Pattern: Bareback
Borrowing
Name: Monster
ID: Bor-B12
Color: Russian Blue
Coat: Bristle
Pattern: Self
Name: Marten
ID: Bor-S28
Color: Marten
Coat: Standard
Pattern: Pointed
Name: Fawnia
ID: B12
Color: Amber
Coat: Bristle
Pattern: Self
Name: Sky Girl
ID: BA 13
Color: Sky Blue
Coat: Bristle
Pattern: Self
Bristles
Lighted Prism's Rats -- Females
Name: Ducky
ID: RA 11
Color: Black
Coat: Rex
Pattern: Self
Name: Sarah
ID: RA 12
Color: Sable
Coat: Rex
Pattern: Siamese
Rex
Name: Poppy
ID: SA 24
Color: Sable
Coat: Standard
Pattern: Siamese
Name: Bulma
ID: S 28
Color: Burmese
Coat: Standard
Pattern: Burmese
Name: Diamond
ID: S29
Color: Black
Coat: Standard
Pattern: Berkshire
Standard
Name: Jayden
ID: S30
Color: Silvered Black
Coat: Standard
Pattern: Self
Name: Tawnie
ID: S 31
Color: Fawn
Coat: Standard
Pattern: Self
Name: Purdy
ID: S 32
Color: Mink
Coat: Standard
Pattern: Self
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