Lick your rat - for a more relaxed rat

[Rissa]

http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/epigenetics/rats/

 

[crumbilina]

I heard about this epigenetic research!

I wanted to look up some papers but got busy. Thanks for the reminder *goes to play on site* lol!

 

[SQ]

yes, bonding and nuturing in the early stages of life does make a difference

 

[Petunia]

:laugh4: :laugh4:
that was fun

but I wonder what my girls would think if I *really* tried licking them
:lol:

very interesting!

 

[M0onkist]

Probably look at you like you're crazy, then lick you right back!

 

[rattyattie_14]

That was a cool video! Coffee Bear licks me a lot! When she's done I'm surprised that she hasn't dried up!

 

[Cinderwolf]

Oh my goodness.. that was so addicting.. the lick n oise the little rat tonuge and the baby being nudged! I love it. and so interesting!

 

[hprats]

That's so weird...I wonder if we have similar genes or what.

 

[Roo]

When Badger gets too obsessed with escaping from the couch and onto the floor, I'll lick her. It gives me a 30 second time to relax while she takes a bath afterwards.

 

[jorats]

I've always said that... I noticed that several years ago. If you have a scared mom, you will have scared pups. If you have happy adjusted mom, the babies will be as well.

 

[handmeafish]

the little graphic is cute!