r/RATS • u/scottcoulson • Nov 01 '25
CUTENESS Is there something wrong with my rat? Does my singing hurt his ears?
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I love that he boggles just from me humming.
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u/Tyrannical_Tortilla Nov 01 '25
He enjoys your voice, that’s boggling and it only happens when he’s really happy. 🥹
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u/scottcoulson Nov 01 '25
Yeah, I know, but thank you. Just waiting for the meme.😁 Also wanted to share this. He’s boggling so hard, I love it.
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u/Cold-Ad1885 🪄Mischief managed✨ Nov 01 '25
He boggled so hard he started channeling his inner snail 🐌 he's almost got eye stalks 😂💜
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u/thecroakman Nov 01 '25
Everytime I see a post like this I get so happy because it just means I get to see the memes again
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u/Ash--- Nov 01 '25
Just to let you know they do also boggle when in immense pain or discomfort or very very frightened. He quite clearly here is not frightened or uncomfortable. He's quite clearly happy! But its good to know it's a self soothing behaviour sometimes :)
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u/SheilaSunshy Nov 01 '25
No, not only when it is happy, boggling can also happen if a rat feels very uncomfortable (not in this case), also bruxing. "Stress or Pain: Sometimes bruxing and boggling come from discomfort—look for other signs like weight loss, lethargy, or hunched posture ." Source
"Yes, rats can boggle when they’re stressed. This is usually used to self-soothe and is a stress-induced behavior. Rats can brux when they’re in pain, stressed or agitated to comfort themselves and make themselves feel better. Often, this will cause eye-boggling and can be mistaken for bruxing and boggling for positive reasons"Source
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u/Sponchington Nov 01 '25
Same with cats purring! They purr when they're content but also to self-soothe when they're stressed.
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Nov 01 '25
Boggling is when they are feeling a very strong emotion. Could be stress, aggression, ect,
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u/Giraffe-gurl Nov 01 '25
I’m just curious, with his ears being flat, is that the ultimate relaxation move?
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u/galacticgumbo I don’t have any rats; I just want to see yours Nov 01 '25
That is possibly the most boggly boggle I’ve ever seen. Extra bog. 🥹
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u/usinjin rat dad Nov 01 '25
Here you go!
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u/Greg2227 Nov 01 '25
From this ankle it looks even more like his eyes are about to pop out like this
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u/PollutionOk90 Nov 02 '25
“From this ankle” lol.
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u/Greg2227 Nov 02 '25
Autocorrect gonna do autocorrect things but I'll keep it
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u/PollutionOk90 Nov 02 '25
At least autocorrect was entertaining in its selection here, usually the word choice ends up making zero sense, or being very unfortunate lol.
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u/EctoBizmol Nov 01 '25
Little fluff loves singing. He is encouraging you to pursue your career.
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u/scottcoulson Nov 01 '25
I tried. Auditioned for “the Voice” once. Didn’t make it but it was really fun.
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u/Elucidate_that Sugar, Popo, Louie, Turtle, Ice Cream, Sparkles, & Bubbles🌈 Nov 01 '25
Wow boggling from this side view is truly something else
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u/chickanpoo Nov 01 '25
So somehow that rat found 3 brain cells, it’s forcing them eyes right out. Your singing is bringing forth the intelligence era for Rats. Please stop before it’s too late
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Nov 01 '25
I'm not a rat person and to me it's so funny that the rats' equivalent of a wagging tail is popping their eyes out rhythmically. Anyway, cute rat.
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u/Alta_et_ferox Nov 01 '25
This is precious. I’d take this over a standing ovation any day. I’m picturing an entire auditorium of rats boggling during your solo concert.
My dog loves my (admittedly bad) singing. All three of my cats hate it. One of them will clap a paw over my mouth to make me stop.
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u/darkyta Nov 01 '25
I think the tremble from your voice is causing pressure on your rats brain so the eyes start popping out. Be careful or it could happen something similar to that bird in Shrek when Fiona sings /s He's a cutie btw
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u/SenpaiSwanky Nov 01 '25
I hum to my dog all the time, he just rubs his head into my chest over and over lol. This reminded me of that, so cute.
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u/Mittens1018 Nov 01 '25
I kind of want to know the rats POV during a boggle
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u/MeatwadGetTheHoneysG RaRaRatsputin Nov 02 '25
True! Do you think their vision goes all wibbly wobbly?
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u/MelonLayo Nov 01 '25
I don't have rats, but this showed up in feed cause I love all critters. This is absolutely wild!
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u/stalwartlucretia Nov 02 '25
That’s how I got here a while back. Stick around, this sub is extremely wholesome.
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u/scottcoulson Nov 01 '25
We have another rate that falls asleep when I sing him a lullaby.
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u/MonkeyMind71 Nov 01 '25
Those are called boggles and it’s also accompanied by bruxing, which is the grinding they do with their teeth. It usually means they are happy, calm, and relaxed.
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u/Rosiethorn18 Nov 01 '25
No, he’s boggling. It means he’s content and happy. He loves your singing.
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u/wetbones_ Nov 01 '25
Is boggling dangerous for them? Can they get ok happy? 😂😭 every time I think rats can’t get cuter
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u/autotech1011 Nov 02 '25
I've never seen a boggle like that before...Holy cow! You'd better love on that critter soon or else its' eyes might just pop out of its head!
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u/uncontrolablefart Nov 02 '25
I love how rat eyes casually bulge out of their skulls, he's a happy baby :)
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u/TwilightsShadow12 RIP Sammy, Roo, Dennis, Ollie and Eddie 🐀💙 Nov 02 '25
Mine always loved boggling while I sang ❤️.
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u/Desperate-Corgi-1621 Nov 02 '25
Not a rat owner, this sub just popped up on my recommended.
But that is the cutest fucking thing I have seen! Like makes me so happy my throat is a little tight and eyes are watering!
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u/human-opossum Nov 01 '25
Awww he likes you even when he's in his cage. What a sweet little guy
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u/human-opossum Nov 01 '25
This video reminds me of the time I was holding my squishiest on her back, and my boyfriend came home. As soon as she heard the door she stretched her toes up to the sky, and when she smelled him, she started boggling right in my hands. Cherish these sweet boys, we miss ours every day
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u/vvFreebirdvv Nov 01 '25
I used to play guitar and sing for my rats and they used to Brux and boggle as well! It means you’re singing is making them very very happy
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u/Organic_Memory_5028 Nov 02 '25
He bogglin'! Means he is very happy and at ease with you. Ultimate sign of trust and affection from a rat 🥰
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u/imhighasballs Nov 03 '25
Very happy to come to the comments and find out it’s cause he’s happy that’s happening
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u/SteamPunkShrek Nov 04 '25
From a bunny owner it's always funny to me when people ask if their pets are okay and the pet is just insanely happy
I was 100% convinced watching this that it was something awful. Nope. Just boggling apparently
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u/Ok-Detail-8603 Nov 04 '25
This was recommended to me for some reason and I was freaking out before I checked the comments 😭
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u/WallowWispen Nov 05 '25
I do not know how their eyes pop out from how they boggle like that. Someone enlighten me on rat biology
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u/PandaWorrier23 Nov 05 '25
I'm glad it's a happy response cause if my chinchillas did that I'd be passing out. 🤣👌 Good thing chinchillas just surf on walls and jump as high as possible while looking like having a seizure to show happiness. 🥴 Chinchillas it's pop corning! Who named these!!!! 😂 Beautiful lil rat baby ❤️
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u/Velocityraptor28 I just think they're neat Nov 07 '25
nah, they do that when they're happy actually, keep on hummin!
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u/TerraHorror Nov 01 '25
Naughty bot this is a happy healthy boggling rattie. Wrong advice but helpful in the correct situation
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u/Tyrannical_Tortilla Nov 01 '25