shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 5hHappy spooky month everyone! Please enjoy these photos of the late great Raisin rocking one of her best "haircuts" (or should I say "outfits" 😆) 1165
shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 5hPinto Bean and Feta working some flyball together! These 2 really enjoy their fetch tricks and are doing an amazing job! . I have a rat training book available here! www.etsy.com/listing/1605... amzn.to/484u2Mv 030
shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Anyone else like to "zoom" their rats? Some of my rats really seem to like being "zoomed" (I give them a quick gentle pat on their sides and they zoom forwards, then turn and bounce back to me), and its Cheerios favorite way to play! 2223
shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Well well well, look at what Creme Brulee and Fruit Loop are working on! These girls are officially learning their basketball sides, which means...next training session we start on vs basketball! I have a rat training book here! www.etsy.com/listing/1605... amzn.to/484u2Mv 050
shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Ahh look what just came in! I got this thermal mug of Snickerdoodles cookie namesake photo - and I'm so happy with how it came out! . If you would like a Snickerdoodle thermal mug, I will have them available on etsy here: www.etsy.com/listing/4576... 030
shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Shrimp is working on learning flyball! This is hard for her because she REALLY wants to stash the ball lol - but she's working on bringing it back more consistently! . I have a rat training book here! www.etsy.com/listing/1605... amzn.to/484u2Mv 052
shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Crumb is such a sweet girl, she's always up for a snuggle and loves her chill time! She's always bogey and bruising and just the happiest little ratty girl, I really adore her ❤️ 0418
shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Snickerdoodle has officially graduated to ground fetch! This means that 6 of my 9 younger girls have figured out fetch, and the remaining 3 girls are not far behind them! . I have a rat training book available here! www.etsy.com/listing/1605... amzn.to/484u2Mv 080
shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 27/09/2026This week’s paw paintings by my sweet rats Crumb and Feta - they and all the rats did an amazing job! . If you would like to commission your own rat paw painting, you can do so here: ratpaintings.etsy.com 0101
shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 27/09/2026A bit late, but this is my girls newest cage setup! I'm finally using the 3d printed items from 11eleven 3d printing, and I am so happy with them! 060
shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Ahh Feta is such a sweet and snuggly girl, I adore her so much! And look at her tiny footsie - she was curling it up like rats do when they sleep, I guess she was too comfy to adjust her position and so just curled it in place 🥺 0211
shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Fruit Loop showing off her basketball progression! As you can see she is much more accurate now, and now knows how to go get the balls on her own. And Creme Brulee is...helping lol . I have a rat training book here! www.etsy.com/listing/1605... amzn.to/484u2Mv 071
shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Many thanks to Ratty Box for letting me review their September 2026 box! Here are the girls checking out this months goodies! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yn09...youtube.comReviewing Septembers 2026's Ratty Box!YouTube video by Shadow The Rat 030
shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Fruit Loop is learning basketball! This is her 3rd session working on it, and she is starting to make great progress! . I have a rat training book available here! www.etsy.com/listing/1605... amzn.to/484u2Mv 141
shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 24/09/2026I have a sneaking suspicion that one of my rats may have been diving for peas again...if only I could put my finger on who that rat is! 😂 0150
shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Chicken Soup learning flyball! Here you can see the progression of Soup's flyball trick over the course of about 6 minutes - great job Soupy! . I have a rat training book available here! www.etsy.com/listing/1605... amzn.to/484u2Mv 052
shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 24/09/2026I was editing my event video for youtube and came across this clip of Feta - she and Cheese were both really into the crackers and snacks they gave out, and both girls even tried to run off with crackers several times! 050
shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Pinto Bean is learning to play fetch! This took about a week to build up to, and in the next few sessions I expect she will really master it! . I have a rat training book available here! www.etsy.com/listing/1605... amzn.to/484u2Mv 080
shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Anyone have a favorite ratty sleeping position? Mine has to either be potato form (when the rat tucks their head under themselves and looks like a potato), or circle form (seen here with Coffee - where the rat curves their body and tail around in a circle). 2100
shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Creme Brulee is learning flyball! She is currently working up to basketball, and I like to start rats with flyball first because I find they learn how to target w/items best when they move w/it. I have a rat training book here! www.etsy.com/listing/1605... amzn.to/484u2Mv 040
shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 20/09/2026This week’s paw paintings by my amazing rats Chickpea and Feta - they and all the rats did an incredible job! . If you would like to commission your own rat paw painting, you can do so here: ratpaintings.etsy.com 082
shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Anyone else's rats OBSESSED with being in their shirts? Chickpea is such a shirt rat, she loves to nap in there and just chill out. I love how grumpy she looked when I puller her out briefly, she was NOT amused! Also ft Fruit Loops drama and Pinto and Crumb being little cuddle party crashers 😆 0151
shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Fruit Loop has mastered ratty flyball! One step closer to our basketball (or should I say ratsketball :P) goal - great job Fruit Loop! . I have a rat training book available here! www.etsy.com/listing/1605... amzn.to/484u2Mv 0102
shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 17/09/2026My sweet Carrot is gone 💔 She was such a nice calming presence to have around, and those special moments when she got excited by figuring out a new trick were always so rewarding! Rest peacefully sweet girl, you’ve earned your rest 💔 www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAka...youtube.comA tribute to my sweet rat Carrot - RIP sweet girl 💔YouTube video by Shadow The Rat 2190
shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 15/09/2026My sweet girl Fruit Loop ❤ This girl is such a fun rat, she is crazy hyper and playful and LOVEs to hand wrestle! But she is also super cuddly and loving, and always down for some cheek rubs. She's the best of both world and I absolutely adore her! 0130
shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Contrary to popular belief, Pinto Bean does actually do things other than cuddles and naps lol. Currently one of her favorite tricks is weaves, and she's getting better at them every day! . I have a rat training book here! www.etsy.com/listing/1605... amzn.to/484u2Mv 050
shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Milk giving major Chihuahua energy - she 100% thinks she's the largest rat in the group and is so confused at how the others don't just topple before her 😅 And no, Chickpea wasn't in heat here - Milk is just a little weirdo 🙃 050
shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 14/09/2026I'm finally getting around to training fetch with all the younger girls, and first up we have miss Creme Brulee! . I have a rat training book here! www.etsy.com/listing/1605... amzn.to/484u2Mv 040
shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 13/09/2026This week’s paw paintings by my incredible rats Carrot and Cracker - they and all their buddies did a great job! . If you would like to commission your own rat paw painting, you can do so here: ratpaintings.etsy.com 0142
shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 13/09/2026The face of a hardened criminal - SOMEONE has been raiding the churro bin and dragging the tubes off to chew and eat behind the playcage, out of reach of the human and any standard rats. Hmm, I wonder WHO that someone is!? Couldn't be Cheerio here, no way! 😒 1295
shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Here was Bean learning a more "practical" trick, which is how to use a light switch! If only rats were a bit bigger, then this trick would be really useful :P . I have a rat training book available here! www.etsy.com/listing/1605... amzn.to/484u2Mv 090
shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 11/09/2026One tells the truth, the other tells lies. Who is who? :P 0183
shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Here was Toast learning to combine weaves with basketball! This trick combo is one of my favorites and Toast also seemed to enjoy it quite a bit! . I have a rat training book available here! www.etsy.com/listing/1605... amzn.to/484u2Mv 051
shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Every day I aspire to have the patience Crumb has - poor girl is constantly getting her snuggles interrupted by these crazy babies and she never gets upset, she is such a sweet mellow girl and is always just happy to be there 😇 0232
shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Feta doing some scent work! Scent work is such a fun trick for rats, it really capitalized on their best sense (smell) and is a great way to add both mental and physical enrichment to their lives. . I have a rat training book here! www.etsy.com/listing/1605... amzn.to/484u2Mv 1110
shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Cracker and Pinto Bean were being SO cute last night! Cracker decided to settle in for a nice snuggle on my lap, and then Pinto came and curled up next to her 🥺 I love how much Pinto loves the senior girls, she is such an old soul lol and absolutely loves the mellowness of her older cagemates! 0150
shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Here was Bean working out a fun foraging toy! While this toy was made for dogs, Bean showed that rats get just as much enrichment from foraging toys and also enjoy them! . I have a rat training book here! www.etsy.com/listing/1605... amzn.to/484u2Mv 1143
shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 09/09/2026My girls are so obsessed with this snap on corner ledge from @11Eleven3dprinting ( www.facebook.com/profile.php?... )! I'm already planning on ordering several more, all my girls take turns sleeping in it and love it! 0111
shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Cracker combining her costume wearing with the fun barrel rolling trick! This trick is one of her favorites and her great balance has always made her amazing at it! . I have a rat training book available here! www.etsy.com/listing/1605... amzn.to/484u2Mv 0121
shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Poor Feta - she's such a sweet girl who always respects the other rats and here come the babies convinced they have to be a part of absolutely everything! Dang it Fruit Loop, let Feta have some cuddle time in peace! :P 071
shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Here was Pickle doing her weaves! This trick was super fun, and to this day weaves remain one of my favorite rat tricks to work on! . I have a rat training book available here! www.etsy.com/listing/1605... amzn.to/484u2Mv 090
shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 07/09/2026This week’s paw paintings by my sweet rats Carrot and Chickpea - they and all the rats did an amazing job! . If you would like to commission your own rat paw painting, you can do so here: ratpaintings.etsy.com 1140
shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 06/09/2026Here was my smart rat Tofu doing some fun agility! . I have a rat training book available here! www.etsy.com/listing/1605... amzn.to/484u2Mv 080
shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 04/09/2026For labor day weekend all our ratty calendars and books on etsy will be 25% off! This sale starts today and will end Tuesday the 8th - you can find those listings here: www.etsy.com/shop/RatPain... . (Promo approved by Milk, the 4 inch rat! :P) 060
shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Chicken Soup says "pay attention to Meeeeeee!" - poor Crumb's cuddle time got interrupted when Soup decided she wanted some playtime! And when that didn't pan out she decided to do some groomies instead - she is such a sweet girl, if a bit rude to her elders lol 1144
shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Feta doing some drawer fetch! This trick is such a fun one, although sometimes it backfires because the rats start opening any drawer they come across :P . Want help with training your rats tricks? I have a rat training book available here! www.etsy.com/listing/1605... amzn.to/484u2Mv 0100
shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Holey heck, I finally managed to get back into my rat website! . I will be making some changes now that I can do so again, but in the mean time if anyone wants to check it out for fun, here is the site (and let me know what you think could improve!): rattrix.weebly.com 080
shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Here was Jellybean working on her ring toss trick! Only with the added bonus of Coffee trying to disrupt things lol, Coffee does NOT like to wait her turn! . I have a rat training book available here! www.etsy.com/listing/1605... amzn.to/484u2Mv 070
shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Cheese doing her part to showcase why fallbreakers are so important in a rat cage 😂😅 Poor girl was just resting peacefully on the edge of the placemat hammock, when suddenly she tried to readjust her position, toppling her balance and causing her to fall over the edge! 13811
shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Here was my smart pet rat Shadow doing her wave trick! This is one of the cutest tricks out there and I think Shadow did a great job at it! . I have a rat training book available here! www.etsy.com/listing/1605... amzn.to/484u2Mv 0101
