Something to keep in mind...

That's me! Giving Lucky a kiss!

In trying to handle and hand-tame the soft furred rats, be prepared to get pooed and peed on lots. This is just a natural reaction to being afraid. So if your hand suddenly feels warm or you end up with a few pellets in your pocket stay calm for your little rats sake and don't freak out. The poo pellets are easy enough to clean up and the pee luckily doesn't smell at all so no worries about left over smells after cleaning.

Another thing to remember is that they may bit on your finger nails. This will feel weird and it feels like they are biting pretty hard but stay calm. It's just your finger nail. They may also nibble on your fingers. Not in a way to hurt you but maybe your hand smells like food or they are trying to figure you out. I wouldn't call these nips as they do not hurt. I've been nipped once by Cupid and it wasn't hard enough to break my skin. That's what I get for sticking my finger in the toilet paper tube with her! Again, try to stay calm and don't jump or yell. This will only make your new little friend even more afraid.

Work slowly, be patient, and keep at it! Soon you will have your little rat climbing up onto your hand to be out with you.