Lil' Squeakers

Spring-mix salad with broccoli, bell pepper, and carrots with a side of blueberry and apple baby food. Topped with a chamomile and dandelion leaf garnish.

Of course with a side of their seed/kitten food mix!

Rating given upon presentation:

2 / 10 head-bobs!

Acacia rats are so interesting! They have a high pitched 'chitter' that they do when they are absolutely beyond angry at something. They bob their heads when they're uncertain or trying to take more information about things.

The contest is closed as I am about to start posting these little critters much more!

Those who guessed sugar gliders were very smart to do so- but! Instead, meet Bonnie and Clyde, two Acacia Rats!

Acacia rats live in their namesake, Acacia trees! They eat the gum from Acacia trees, as well as leaves and various sweet fruits!

Late next month, I will be finally getting my first arboreal species! To celebrate, let's play a game!

I'll describe the creature (admittedly in a cheeky way) and the first correct answer that I see will win! I'll close this contest when the species is guessed!

This contest is not administered, sponsored, endorsed by, or associated with Tumblr.

You don't have to follow or like this or reblog it. You can answer by sending me an ask or replying to this post, or even sending me a chat message! :) I will not respond to incorrect answers as I don't want to make it TOO easy on y'all!

there will be ONE winner

If you are not in the US and cannot use Chewy, I can either do a petstore Giftcard (Value: $25 USD) of your choice or Cashapp you 25 USD :)

MUST be 18 years of age or older.

Now that all that fun stuff is out of the way!

This little darling's diet has quite a bit of natural sugar in it! Gum and berries galore! They live, hide, and raise their young in the trees.

While they're typically quiet, they are obsessed with bark.

So-