In my experience most of my rats were all pretty secretive as juvies. As they matured and gained size and confidence they became less so.



The metallic Bairdsi are IMHO some of the nicest looking of the rats for display. As are nice, big, black rats. There are some pretty morphs also.



You might consider some of the Pits for a display animals. Even as juvies almost all of mine are out, about and active except for when shedding.



I just fed everyone and my Northerns, Black Pines and red bulls are still out on display even with multiple hides available.



On the other hand my deppeis and lined pines are always hiding and I seldom see them except when feeding.



Hope this helps.
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1.2 P. m. melanoleucus B/W N. J. Northern Pines

1.2 P. d. deppei Mexican Pines

2.2 P. l. lineaticollis Linis or Lined Pines

1.2 P. m. lodingi Black Pines

0.3 P. c. sayi Kingsville X Stillwater red bulls

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1.2 D. corais Yellowtail Cribos

1.2 M. s. cheynei Jungle Carpet

2.6 L. p. pyromelana Arizona Mt. Kings

1.1 L. g. californiae B/W Cali kings

0.0.3 M. f. flagellum Eastern Coachwhips

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