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Mushroom Rat Shelf Pair - handcrafted cage shelf set | Ripleys Nest
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Mushroom Rat Shelf Pair

-10% £21.40
Was £23.78

The Mushroom Rat Shelf Pair is a, handmade pet product. Handmade in Cumbria, UK by Ripley's Nest. The Mushroom Rat Shelf Pair is a handmade product from Ripley's Nest. Each...

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Gothic Skull Rat Hideout & Hanging Nest - handcrafted cage accessory | Ripleys Nest
Gothic Skull Rat Hideout & Hanging Nest
-10% £24.74
Was £27.49
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D20 Dice Rat Hide - handcrafted cage accessory | Ripleys Nest
D20 Dice Rat Hide
-10% £30.84
Was £34.27
Custom Rat Mailbox Nest & Bed - handcrafted cage accessory | Ripleys Nest
Custom Rat Mailbox Nest & Bed
-10% £31.04
Was £34.49
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Castle Rat Hide - handcrafted cage accessory | Ripleys Nest
Castle Rat Hide
-24% £29.41
Was £39.11
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Castle Rat Hide

-24% £29.41
Was £39.11

The Castle Rat Hide is a, handmade pet hide. Handmade in Cumbria, UK by Ripley's Nest. The Castle Rat Hide is a handmade product from Ripley's Nest. Each piece is...

Castle Rat Hide - handcrafted cage accessory | Ripleys Nest
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Strawberry Rat Hide - handcrafted cage accessory | Ripleys Nest
Strawberry Rat Hide | 3D Printed Pet Bed | Ripleys Nest
-10% £31.04
Was £34.49
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Cute Sweet Bear Rat Hide & Bed - handcrafted cage accessory | Ripleys Nest
Cute Sweet Bear Rat Hide & Bed
-10% £27.77
Was £30.86
Cute Kawaii Bat Goth Hide Cave - handcrafted cage accessory | Ripleys Nest
Cute Kawaii Bat Goth Hide Cave
-10% £24.74
Was £27.49
Cloud Hideaway Pet Hammock - handcrafted hanging cage bed | Ripleys Nest
Cloud Hideaway Pet Hammock
-9% £32.87
Was £36.52
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Mushroom Rat Shelf Pair
Mushroom Rat Shelf Pair
-10% £21.40
Was £23.78
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Gothic Skull Rat Hideout & Hanging Nest
Gothic Skull Rat Hideout & Hanging Nest
-10% £24.74
Was £27.49
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D20 Dice Rat Hide
D20 Dice Rat Hide
-10% £30.84
Was £34.27
Custom Rat Mailbox Nest & Bed
Custom Rat Mailbox Nest & Bed
-10% £31.04
Was £34.49
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Castle Rat Hide
Castle Rat Hide
-24% £29.41
Was £39.11
Strawberry Rat Hide | 3D Printed Pet Bed | Ripleys Nest
Strawberry Rat Hide | 3D Printed Pet Bed | Ripleys Nest
-10% £31.04
Was £34.49
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Cute Sweet Bear Rat Hide & Bed
Cute Sweet Bear Rat Hide & Bed
-10% £27.77
Was £30.86
Cute Kawaii Bat Goth Hide Cave
Cute Kawaii Bat Goth Hide Cave
-10% £24.74
Was £27.49
Ledges & Climbing
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Mushroom Rat Shelf Pair
Mushroom Rat Shelf Pair
-10% £21.40
Was £23.78
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Dragon Rat Shelf Set
Dragon Rat Shelf Set
-9% £22.72
Was £25.24
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Gothic Bat Wing Rat Cage Shelf Perch
Gothic Bat Wing Rat Cage Shelf Perch
-9% £19.64
Was £21.82
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Pixel Heart Rat Cage Shelves | 3D Printed Set of 3 | RipleysNest
Pixel Heart Rat Cage Shelves | 3D Printed Set of 3 | RipleysNest
-10% £17.61
Was £19.57
Rat Cage Achievement Shelf | Gamer Perch Toy | Ripleys Nest
Rat Cage Achievement Shelf | Gamer Perch Toy | Ripleys Nest
-9% £19.64
Was £21.82
Broken Heart Rat Cage Shelf Set
Broken Heart Rat Cage Shelf Set
-10% £17.61
Was £19.57
Foraging & Puzzles
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Mushroom Rat Foraging Toy Cups
Mushroom Rat Foraging Toy Cups
-24% £13.94
Was £18.54
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Rat Picnic Bench Food Bowl
Rat Picnic Bench Food Bowl
-25% £24.59
Was £32.79
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Rat Diner
Rat Diner
-9% £29.80
Was £33.11
Cute Rat Toy Foraging Garland
Cute Rat Toy Foraging Garland
-10% £17.61
Was £19.57
Cactus Rat Hide | 3D Printed Small Animal House | Pet Hideaway
Cactus Rat Hide | 3D Printed Small Animal House | Pet Hideaway
-9% £25.75
Was £28.61
Bundles
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Cloud Rat Shelves & Hideaway
Cloud Rat Shelves & Hideaway
-9% £19.64
Was £21.82
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Teapot Rat Hide & Shelf Set
Teapot Rat Hide & Shelf Set
-10% £24.29
Was £26.99
Fairy Mushroom Rat Cage Accessory Kit | Hide, Shelves & Foraging Cups
Fairy Mushroom Rat Cage Accessory Kit | Hide, Shelves & Foraging Cups
-9% £84.37
Was £93.74
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Cute Lily Rat Bed & Hide Set
Cute Lily Rat Bed & Hide Set
-10% £37.97
Was £42.19
Christmas Rat Collection Set | Rat Enrichment Toy Bundle | Christmas Pet Accessories Small Animal Hide
Christmas Rat Collection Set | Rat Enrichment Toy Bundle | Christmas Pet Accessories Small Animal Hide
-20% £19.28
Was £24.10
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3-Piece Witch Enrichment Set
3-Piece Witch Enrichment Set
-10% £39.65
Was £44.06
Rat cage accessories
Featured Guide

THE COMPLETE FIRST-TIME RAT OWNER GUIDE

Everything you need to know before bringing rats home. Cage setup, first-week tips, costs, diet basics, and common mistakes to avoid.

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Getting Started
Rat cage accessories

Cage Setup & Sizing

Calculate whether your cage is big enough and get layout recommendations for your mischief.

Calculate

First 30 Days Budget

Work out the real cost of keeping rats. Food, bedding, vet bills, accessories — all budgeted.

Calculate
Rat accessories

Should I Get Rats?

Take our readiness quiz to find out if pet rats are right for you and your home.

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Health & Wellbeing

Respiratory Health

The most common rat health problem. Symptoms, causes, and when to see a vet.

Read Guide

Diet & Nutrition

80+ foods checked against 10 vet sources. What's safe, what's toxic, and how much to feed.

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Health Monitoring

Track your rat's weight over time. Spot weight loss early — the first sign of many health problems.

Start Tracking
Daily Life
Enrichment toys

Enrichment Ideas

Randomised enrichment suggestions for your mischief. DIY and shop-bought options for every budget.

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Free-Roam Safety

Room-by-room checklist to make your home safe. Cables, gaps, toxic plants, and hazards covered.

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Cage Cleaning Schedule

Daily, weekly, and monthly — what to clean and when. Keeps your cage fresh and your rats healthy.

View Schedule
Difficult Topics

Lone Rat & Introductions

Lost a cagemate? Track introductions step by step. Log sessions, note behaviours, know when they're ready.

Start Tracking

Emergency First Aid

Something wrong right now? Use the symptom checker for immediate guidance on what to do next.

Check Now

Body Language & Behaviour

Is it playing or fighting? Understand what your rat is telling you with our behaviour assessment.

Assess
Featured Tool

IS MY RAT SICK?
SYMPTOM CHECKER

Answer 6 questions. Get actionable advice. Know when to see a vet.

Check Symptoms Now
Track
Monitor health over time

Weight Tracker

Log weekly weights and spot trends early. Weight loss is often the first sign of illness in rats.

Start Tracking

Quality of Life Assessment

A structured way to evaluate your rat's wellbeing. Helps with difficult end-of-life decisions.

Assess Now

Seasonal Care Checklist

Temperature, humidity, bedding changes — what to adjust each season to keep your rats comfortable.

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Prepare
Ready for vet visits

Vet Visit Prep

Prepare for your appointment. Generates a summary of symptoms, history, and questions to bring along.

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Emergency Vet Card

Printable card with emergency vet info and your rat's critical health details. Keep one on the cage.

Free DownloadPDF
Assess
Understand behaviour

Looking for cage accessories designed with rat health in mind?

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PRINTABLE RESOURCES
FOR RAT OWNERS

Free PDFs you can print and stick on your wall, fridge, or cage area. Designed by rat owners, backed by vet data.

Available Now
Free
PDF
A4 Printable
SAFE FOODS

Safe Foods Quick-Reference Card

80+ foods rated safe, caution, or toxic — checked against 10 vet sources. A4 printable for your fridge door.

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Free
CARD
Credit Card Size
VET CARD

Emergency Vet Card

Credit-card sized reference with your vet's number, rat details, and critical health notes. Keep one on the cage, one in your wallet.

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Free
PDF
A4 Printable
CHECKLIST

New Owner Checklist

Everything you need before bringing rats home — cage, bedding, food, toys, vet registration. Print, tick off, feel ready.

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Featured Experiences
Interactive

SEE THROUGH
RAT EYES

Experience the world through your rat's senses. Dichromatic vision, UV sensitivity, and motion detection — all simulated in your browser.

Try It
Game

RAT RUN

How far can your rat run? Guide your rat through obstacles, collect treats, and beat the high score. Quick, fun, and surprisingly addictive.

Play Now
Cage & Setup
Planning & Tracking

Cleaning Schedule

Daily, weekly, and monthly — what to clean and when.

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Cost Calculator

Work out the real monthly and yearly cost of keeping rats.

Calculate

Introduction Tracker

Log intro sessions, note behaviours, track progress to bonding.

Track

Trick Tracker

Track which tricks each rat has learned and what to train next.

Track
Know Your Rat

Rat-Proofing Checklist

Room-by-room interactive checklist for safe free roam. Cables, gaps, toxic plants, and hazards.

View Checklist
Enrichment toys

Enrichment Randomiser

Stuck for ideas? Get random enrichment suggestions — DIY and shop-bought for every budget.

Randomise

Rat Name Generator

Pick a theme — Fantasy, Food, Space, Gothic, or more — and get 10 names instantly.

Generate
Quizzes

What Type of Rat Owner Are You?

The Overprotector, the Spoiler, the Minimalist, or the Scientist? Find out your style.

Take Quiz

Should I Get Rats?

Honest readiness assessment covering time, space, budget, and commitment. No sugarcoating.

Take Quiz

FREE CARE CHECKLIST

6-page printable PDF. Weight log, health reference, safe foods.