Rodents like rats and mice are mammals from the order of Rodentia. Although they don’t lay eggs, rodents possess some extraordinary traits that give them a unique advantage in the animal kingdom. These technical characteristics include front incisors, which grow continuously throughout their lives, and an ability to squeeze into tight spaces using their flexible…
If you are a rodent owner, you may have wondered if jicama is a safe food source for your pet. Jicama is a root vegetable that can be eaten raw or cooked and is popular in Latin American cuisine. But can rodents eat jicama safely? Let’s look at the nutritional value and safety of feeding…
If you are a rodent owner, you may have wondered if it is safe to feed your pet seafood. After all, rodents are omnivores, and their diet usually consists of fruits, vegetables, grains, and meat. But can they safely eat fish, shellfish, and other seafood? The answer is yes! Rodents can safely eat seafood, but…
If you’re considering stockpiling frozen rodents for future use, you may wonder how long they can safely stay frozen before being discarded. The answer to this question depends on several factors, such as the type and size of the rodent, the no longer-frozen temperature it is exposed to, and other storage conditions. In this blog…
If you’ve ever owned a rodent, you’ve undoubtedly noticed that they are incredibly twitchy animals. But why? Why do rodents have such an intense startle reflex and jumpy behavior? Let’s explore why rodents are twitchy and what this behavior means for them and their owners. Why are rodents so twitchy? Rodents are renowned…