Reddit mentions of Living World Pet Carrier, Purple/Grey

I have only flown puppies myself. Check with the airlines you want to fly with before buying the tickets, see if they allow them in a very secure caging as a carry on pet. There might be a fee and it might depend on what they consider 'small pet'. That is a short flight, so provide water before you leave home and then as soon as you get to your location (~3-5 hr.). I'd offer some stiff food like biscuits or blocks to nibble on that isn't too crumbly or small like seeds. Check with what bedding the airlines allow as well. You might want to toss in a toy or two or a paperboard tube to distract them or for them to hide in. Planes are loud and scary to most animals.

Note: don't show them off in the airport or plane, keep things subtle and on the down low. Most of the general public does not share our love of rodents and it might spark fear, controversy, or even worse things in the wrong person.

They make small pet carriers by Kaytee/ Super Pet like 'Take Me Home' (wired travel cage) and 'Come Along' (soft mesh travel carrier). The latter is certainly the most appropriate and subtle, and some pictures show using both together for security (can't chew out) and privacy. You might have to hunt the internet or stores for them. Hagen makes a Living World carrier that is hard sided [https://www.amazon.com/Living-World-Carrier-Purple-Grey/dp/B006JVPL6W/ref=sr_1_1?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1491533314&sr=1-1&keywords=small+animal+carrier -as an example, not an endorsement]. I'd add a strap for support on that one, just so it doesn't pop open, and carry it by the base not the handles. Nothing worse than a cage coming apart feet above the ground and even worse when on the go. Finally, make sure it will fit under the seat of the airline chosen, some have little room as it is. Good luck!

Good for you for giving them a good home! Yes, you can bathe your rats, and it sounds like that would be a good idea. Here is info on bathing them http://www.dapper.com.au/articles.htm#bath. You may want to wait a couple of days or so before bathing them, unless they are absolutely caked with waste and it's causing sores, because the move alone will be very stressful. Bathing them is also stressful, although they will get over it fairly quickly. Make sure their room is extra warm and that they have lots of warm fleece in their hides, since they'll be pretty chilly afterwards.

As long as the cardboard is thick and/or it's not a long drive, a cardboard box for transport should be fine. Be careful because some rats can chew very quickly through cardboard. If it's a long drive I would try to purchase a small carrier for the transport, and put their hide and a small towel in there.

Good luck!

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[For my green cheek I bought] (https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/reptile/reptile-habitats-and-enclosures/imagitarium-medium-reptile-pet-keeper-aquarium) and then drilled 2 small holes on either side and put in a small piece of stick on the bottom for him to stand on.


[I've also seen people use] (https://www.amazon.com/Living-World-Carrier-Purple-Grey/dp/B006JVPL6W/ref=sr_1_14?keywords=Pet+carrier+small&qid=1562380210&s=gateway&sr=8-14) and they even sell it at my local bird store for birds. You just have to put something in there for him to hold on to.

You can even buy a plastic storage container and drill holes in it. That's what I did for my very first bird travel container. The most important thing is that whatever you get is secure and doesn't come open easily. You want the lid to latch or lock on somehow. Then make sure there's air supply. And finally, make sure he's got something to hold on to. If you can (especially if it's a long trip), add water supply. If you can't, always add fruits for water for your bird (grapes, oranges, etc).