How to tame a new pet rat?

I just got a lab rat from my friends and she is very afraid of human. I never can feed her with my hand. She even bite me 3 times this week. How can I teach her not to fear me and not to bite me when I touch her?

who would want too ?!!?!?!?!?!?!?!

giv her lots and lots of CHEESE!!!

It will all come in time, she will get used to you and stop biting you, she just maybe nervous at first, if she is still scared after a long time ask a vet or someody or may know, im sure the rats cute and it probably is time :)

Good luck xx

Be patient. Theyre naturally friendly creatures but may take a long time to come around if shes never had a reason to trust people before. Try giving treats like boiled eggs, veggies, fruits etc from through the cage bars so she can smell you as well as learn to slowly trust you. Another good idea is to get it a companion. Theyre really social and 2 of them being played with together seems to help

I love rats and have several.

fart an what ever sound comes out name it that......hahahaha
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Hmmmm.... Put the rat in a plastic ball for the cat to bat around every time they are bad?

Good Question for Victoria Stilwell on you me or the dog.... Maybe she will have some good ideas for rats as well. My daughter loves her :o)

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no wonder its scared of humans, its probably spent most of its life having needles stuck in it and all sorts. be patient. try to get her in a box then take her into the bathroom and let her out of the box. if she comes over to you, dont make any sudden movements. place some treats close to you. and get her a friend. that could make her more confident

let her get to know you and always give her treats. first day just slowly put your hand into her cage - and give her a treat. let her smell your hand and get used to your smell -rats main sense is smell. Next day begin to pick her up - with treats aswell. then close of an area - rat proof - and let her run around and approach you - give her treats. this is what i would advise for a new pet rat but i don't know what to do if she is still scared. Also i would really advise getting a second rat (same gender) once she is used to and familiar with you - a single rat can get very bored, lonely and depressed. if you can't get a second rat then atleast provide her with lots of entertaining toys and boxes and bedding. Here are some good rat information sites to help you more:
http://www.petwebsite.com/rats/handling_...
http://www.curiosityrats.com/infolone.ht...
http://www.ratz.co.uk/petrat.html
http://www.fancy-rats.co.uk/home/
http://www.northern-lights-rats.co.uk/in...
good luck