Tailless rat

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Appearance
As the name suggests, the Tailless rat (also known as the Manx) is born without a tail, or sometimes with a very, very small tail. They have a more rounded shape to their rear, and appear smaller than other rats such as the Standard rat, with a stockier look to their bodies.

Colouring
Shown in any recognised colour.

Health
The absence of the tail can create balance problems. Female Tailless rats tend to have difficulty breeding due to some suffering from a malformation of the spine. Tailless rats can suffer from the same diseases that affect all rat varieties such as respiratory diseases like pneumonia, tumours and problems with balance due to inner ear infections. Female rats can also suffer from uterine and urinary bleeding. Tailless rats must also have their claws clipped when necessary to ensure no injury is caused to the rat or its companions.

Life Expectancy
1 - 3 years

History
There are reports on Tailless rats dating back as far as the early twentieth century. Two separate breeders encountered Tailless rats in their litters during the 1980s. Due to the mutation, these Tailless rats often suffered from deformity of the rump, bowel problems and bladder weakness.

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