My boys

Question
Ive got boy rats two of them im only 12 ive been through 8 rats now so im kinda experinced with them. but what does it mean when i stick my arm in the cage and one of the boys named ace comes up and starts licking my hand also he pees on me a BUNCH. my other one o.j he is really picky about who stick there hands in the cage he likes me but he allways bites anyone else who sticks there hand in the cage besides me :( i need help whys he doin this

    Taylor rattie mom

Answer
Hi Taylor

Your rat likes you, which is why he goes to the bathroom on you. It sounds gross, I know, but its true. He is leaving his mark that you are "his" if that makes sense. Rats in the wild are known to leave urine trails when they travel through tunnels underground. This helps them find their way back, by picking up on their own scent.

 Also, the other rat sounds shy and only trusts you.  If you want to get him used to other people, dont let them put their hands in the cage. Instead, sit down on the floor and hold O.J and let him make up his mind if he wants to go to the other person on his own. This way he wont be scared and wont bite.