National Pouched Rat Society

Non-Profit Society for owners of Gambian Pouched Rats in the UK and Europe

Our Society

The Journey to Gambian Pouched Rat Ownership

We work with potential owners to ensure they are fully suitable and prepared for a Gambian Pouched Rat

Getting Started

What is Cricetomys Gambianus? Also Known as the Gambian Pouched Rat?

What are they like as pets?

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Join our Online Facebook community with over 2,000 members.

Ask any questions you may have

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Online Resources

Our YouTube channel and PouchiePedia Wiki has lots of content for new and existing owners

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Application Form

Ready to take the plunge? Our form allows us to assess suitability

And match you to a breeder

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Latest News

Keep up to date with the latest society news

  • Committee 2021

    September 25, 2020

    Every year, we like to give members of our community the chance to a member of our committee. It keeps it fair and ensures anyone can “throw their hat […]

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  • 2019 Committee

    November 23, 2018

    Do you have a little free time and want to make a difference? Do you feel we should be heading in a different direction and want your say? Being […]

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  • The Pet Show 2018

    August 15, 2018

    We are attending ‘The Pet Show 2018’ on the 18th – 19th August 2018 at the Staffordshire County Showgrounds. The Pet Show brings together all creatures great and small. […]

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Latest On Our YouTube Channel

We upload informative, and entertaining videos on a weekly basis to our YouTube Channel

National Pouched Rat Society

Welcome to the Arthur Pouchy YouTube Channel.

Follow the process of Arthur our Gambian Pouched Rat along with various other Pouched Rat, Fancy Rat, animal and nature related content that i create.

National Pouched Rat Society
Looking to buy a calendar? head on over to https://nprs.org.uk/calendar Limited Numbers in stock so be fast! Want to join our community? visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/nprsoc Follow us on Twitter @npssoc ------------------------------------- Thanks to Bensound.com for the music
The National Pouched Rat Society 2022 Calendar. Available Now!
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Todays videos is Hades and i hanging out while he stuffs himself silly with his food. I cant believe how much this little guy eats and how much he can get in his pouches. He has a stash in his litter tray and one in his bed as well. I also think he has some nuts and seeds stashed behind the chest or drawers, hubby will have to get it out and clear it up. Im pretty sure Hades wont be happy about that lol. #pouchedrat #petrat #giantrat #giantafricanrat #giant africanpouchedrat #bigrat #fullpouches #fullcheeks #Hades #nprs
My Pouchie Diaries #5
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This is Celly. Here is an example of a Pouched Rat playing but not understanding how hard they are biting. This behaviour generally leaves you with several surface level cuts
Pouched Rat Biting Play Behaviour.
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Today's Pouchie Diaries is all about the fresh fruit and veg that Hades needs on a daily basis. The issue that we have with him is that he is a very fussy boy and so far out of the foods we have tried him on he will only eat a small selection from them. So when we are trying him with new foods we are having to also put in things that we know that he will eat. As a rule most Gambian Pouched Rats dont drink water which is why they need a good amount of fresh foods daily because it is there source of moisture. So fruits and veg that are given must be given in a decent amount each day. If Hades does drink from his water bowl or my cup i would know that he needs more fruit and veg daily. He also needs a good source of protein as he is growing. He enjoys most meats, and there bones and he loves eggs as well. As they get older they dont need so much protein and wont eat as much meat preferring there fruit and veg instead. I hope you enjoy today's Diary and the next will be uploaded on Wednesday evening GMT xxxx #giantpouchedrat #gambianpouchedrat #rat #bigrat #pouchedrat #nprs #africanpouchedrat #giantafricanpouchedrat #fruit #veg #vegetables #pet #petrat #feedingtime #freshfood
My Pouchie Diaries #4
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Join us for another fun filled Pouched Hour as we discuss various topics including an Exclusive Retirement Party for Magawa the HeroRAT
Magawa the Hero Rat's Retirement Party! | UnPouched Live
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Bernie takes his Meds Like a Good Boy
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Archie is just 8 weeks old and is having his first run in the cat wheel. Taking to it like a pro! Please consider liking and subscribing for more content from us! We are the society for owners of Pouched Rats.
Baby Gambian Pouched Rat Trys Cat Wheel For The First Time
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This episode shows Hades having a temper tantrum after having his cage cleaned out. He went temporarily insane at first and it was an extremely long and scary 5 minutes. I did not manage to capture the behavior that he started with but after getting him contained and back into his cage i then captured the aftermath. He is only 9 weeks old, and the size of a fully grown male fancy rat. Imagine if he was a full sized adult male Gambian Pouched Rat at around 2.5kg in weight displaying this kind of behavior. He thankfully did not injure himself, he did scratch my neck which did bleed a bit but did not bite me which is a big possibility when these animals are very scared or angry. In the future we will be much more careful when cleaning him out as Gambians seem to see through there noses as there eyesight is very poor. As his breeder said to me " Imagine going to sleep in your own bedroom and waking up in a completely different bedroom ". Which is how Hades must of felt. I am hoping that by showing you this that you can learn from my mistake and that you and your pouchie wont experience this at all. They are amazing animals that we still don't fully understand but we are learning from them everyday. #giantpouchedrat #rat #pouchedrat #giantrat #pouchie #chickenmomma #nprs #nationalpouchedratsociety #bigrat #Hades #Diary #Diaries #Diarys #ratty #ratties
My Pouchie Diaries #3
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This time on My Pouchie Diaries i thought i would give you a little tour of Hades home. He has a Pet Planet rat and ferret cage which is the smallest cage that a Pouched rat can live in. He has a diet of fresh fruit and vegetables daily and also has a good quality parrot mix as well. He loves his man cave so far it is his favorite bed. He also has a hanging hammock and a large fluffy doughnut bed which hes not really to bothered with. As i say in the video im not sure if hes been pouncing at it but now after a week he has started to sit on it at times. He isnt fond of his hammock but i have left it in there for him if he wishes to use it. I hope you enjoy this video please hit the thumbs up, share this video out and if your not already subscribed please do subscribe to us so you can follow Hades and myself through our journey. #pouchedrat #giantrat #giantafricanrat #rat #pouchie
My Pouchie Diaries #2
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What we stand for

Our Society Ethics

Education & Learning

Learning together & sharing our understanding, caring for Gambian Pouched Rats

End of Explotation

Through influencing, reduce exploitation of Pouched Rats throughout the Pet Trade by better informing the public

Community Engagement

Foster a supportive, an inclusive and welcoming community to support current and potential owners

Ethical Breeding

Breeding practices which support the animals and their continued development and sustainablity

Read our Society Charter