as an owner of two rats i 100% believe that, they’re too clever and absolutely know when you’re looking (and the second you stop looking they’re already somewhere they shouldn’t be in)
We had two litter mates we let play on the bed. One would start causing havoc near the headboard and the other would make a break for the chest at the foot of the bed. Literally running distractions for each other.
as an owner of two rats i 100% believe that, they’re too clever and absolutely know when you’re looking (and the second you stop looking they’re already somewhere they shouldn’t be in)
We had two litter mates we let play on the bed. One would start causing havoc near the headboard and the other would make a break for the chest at the foot of the bed. Literally running distractions for each other.