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Rat packages & sniff boxes – surprise boxes and enrichment for tame rats
Rat packages & sniff boxes – enrichment, variety and a fun surprise for your rats
A rat pack is ideal if you want to quickly offer your rats something new without having to search endlessly. Consider a Snuffelbox (surprise), a gnawing/activity pack, or a herb and seed pack for added variety. Rats are intelligent social animals: they want to explore, sniff, destroy, gnaw, and "work" for their treats. With a well-prepared pack, you provide mental stimulation and extra activity all at once.
At DRD Rodent Shop® , we select packages that are suitable for rats in the practice: fun to play with, easy to combine with your cage furnishings, and easy to use. Specialists in rodents and rabbits since 2011.
Surprise + enrichment. Perfect for sharing, exploring, and preventing boredom.
View Snuffelbox →
Ideal for demolition workers: alternate gnawing and playing elements for an active cage.
Rats playing & foraging →
A nice addition to the basic food: alternate small portions for extra interest.
Rat herbs & seeds →
Choosing Rat Packages – Quick Selection Guide
Choose your package based on your goal: surprise , enrich , or variety . Rats are social animals: ideally, offer several activities at once to minimize the hassle of a single item.
1) You want enrichment and variety (anti-boredom)
- Choose a Snuffelbox or a package with several small parts to examine.
- Spread items over several days: this way they stay “new” for longer.
2) You have demolishers or active climbers
- Choose a package with gnawing and playing elements and combine it with routes in the cage.
- Bonus tip: add tunnels and platforms for more “traffic routes.”
3) You mainly want flavor variation (herbs/seeds)
- Choose an herb or harvest package and feed in small portions as a supplement.
- Ideal for sprinkling in a sniffing zone or combining with food puzzles .
✔ Practical tip: always give your rats their regular food as well. A package is primarily enrichment and extra variety.
What types of rat packages can you find here?
In this category you will find various "bundles" designed to make your rats' lives more fun and varied:
- Sniffing boxes (surprise) – varied items to discover, sniff and demolish.
- Rodent/activity packs – extra activity for rodents and demolition animals.
- Herb and harvest packages – flavour variety and ‘scatter food’ for a sniffing zone.
- Seasonal and gift packages – fun to give or to try something new yourself.
How to use a Snuffelbox smartly (without overstimulation)
A Snuffelbox is most fun when you give it a dose. Rats can be very enthusiastic about "new things," especially in a group. This approach keeps things fun and safe:
- Divide the contents: don't put everything in the cage at once, but change it every few days.
- Create a sniffing area : sprinkle small portions in bedding or in a digging/sniffing box.
- Combine with routine : feed basic food normally, and use package items as an extra challenge.
- Group proof : offer several small items at the same time, so that there is less “discussion”.
Smart combination with your cage furnishings
Packs work best in a cage that encourages climbing, running, and exploring. A few quick combinations:
- More routes: tunnels & tubes + platforms & ladders .
- More places to rest: hammocks + houses .
- Sniffing behaviour: combine with ground cover and possibly Ratscaping .
Checklist – Rat Packs That “Work”
✔ Suitable for your purpose: surprise, enrichment, gnawing or herbal variation
✔ Dosable: you can divide items over several days
✔ Group-proof: prefer several small items at a time rather than one “hot item”
✔ Can be combined with cage equipment (routes, rest areas, sniffing zone)
✔ Safe use: check for loose parts/fraying and offer snacks in moderation
Safety
Introduce new items slowly and supervise them for the first few moments, especially with avid demolition workers. Check toys and fabric items for frayed edges , loose cords, or sharp edges and replace them promptly. Always provide snacks and treats as a supplement (not as a replacement for the daily diet) and adjust the amount to your group.
FAQ – Rat Packs & Sniffing Boxes
What is the difference between a Snuffelbox and a "regular" rat package?
A Snuffelbox is often a surprise (you discover the contents upon opening). Other packages are usually themed, such as a gnawing/activity or a variety of herbs.
How often do I give a Snuffelbox?
Use it primarily as enrichment: measure out the contents and vary the amount. This keeps it fun longer and prevents rats from getting "everything at once."
Can I put all the contents into the cage at once?
That's possible, but it's usually smarter to divide things up. With groups, dividing the food often creates more peace and less fuss about one favorite item.
What if my rats destroy everything?
That's typical of rats. Choose packages that take this into account and combine them with extra distractions like playing and foraging , and plenty of gnawing material .
✔ Rat packages and sniff boxes for enrichment, variety and fun
✔ Smart tips for dosing, group use and combining with cage equipment
✔ Specialist since 2011
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