How to tickle a rat

Yes, rats do LIKE this interaction. It mimics their rough and tumble play. Visit: for more information and instructions on how to tickle a rat. Scientists have recently discovered a way to mimic rat-rat social play. This technique, commonly called tickling or playful handling turns humans into friendly play partners. Utilizing a bat detector you can tickle rats and hear the sounds “laughter.“ These ultrasonic vocalizations have been repeatedly found to be produced when rats have positive experiences. Please see this video for a more detailed explanation: