Rat sizes

[K1LOS]

Hello everybody, i have a dumb question for ya.

Can somebody break down the sizes of rats in order and with approx measurements of length & width for me?? Weight does me no good as i don't have a scale so i can't compare. Seems every where i go to get my rats the sizes don't match, a medium can be as small as a hopper and vice versa depending where i go. It's driving me nuts, and now i never know what size to ask for. so please, somebody tell me what they should be!

GEoff

[Linds]

The reason you are finding it difficult to guage sizes is because there is no existing standard by which to size rats. Small, medium, large, hopper, etc. all vary from supplier to supplier. If you are unfamiliar with the place you are buying it, it is best to ask to see what they have and choose from there

[greenman1867]

I normally use this as my guide......it may not be exactly the same as everyone else, but I stick with it for continuity.

Fuzzies 10-20g............................................... .............$0.90/ea
Pups & Weaned 20-45g............................................... $1.00/ea
Small 45-80g............................................... .................$1.25/ea
Medium 80-120g.............................................. ............$1.40/ea
Medium/Plus 120-190g.............................................. ..$2.00/ea
Large 190g+ (special order only)................................$2.75+/ea

LOL I guess you need a nice smale digial scale ($45.00 at Canadian Tire)

or here is another great site to give you an idea w/pics.
http://www.redtailboas.com/general_c...e.html#feeding

Good Luck

[K1LOS]

perfect, that rat sizing chart is exactly what i needed. thanks!

Geoff