At
21 days old, the day before her eyes opened
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My hand isn't small, shes a BIG baby in this picture.
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7
weeks old
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2 months old
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2
months old
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2 1/2
months old and cheek pouches full of brazil nuts
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3 1/2 months old - Exploring
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4 months old with a 35m film can to show her size
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1 year and 2 months old..and checking
out the cat's treats. |
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Johari at 2 years and 2 weeks, but unfortunately is not feeling well in the picture due to a upper respiratory ailment, possibly brought on by the sudden weather changes at the time in Central Texas.
She is antibiotics in this picture, only wants to eat applesauce and NutriCal, but seems to be pulling through slowly.
She seemed to like my old sleeping bag though.
(12-27-98)
Johari died after this last update on Dec 31, 1998. Cause of death was Corona Virus. Antibiotics were not effective enough and only prolonged the illness. Some of my fancy domestic rats suffered this virus and most recovered. All animals are currently clean of the virus, so I may soon be seeking a replacement for Johari.
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Johari was a female Gambian giant pouched rat. Her favorite pastimes
were eating (mangos and avocado are her favorites), wrestling, napping,
hiding food and licking peoples hands. Her turnoffs were sudden loud noises, humans with bad breath blowing in her face and having her old nesting material removed from her cage (just after she laid it out all perfect). A spoiled rotten, pampered little princess who adored attention and cuddling. Gentle and sweet tempered, she was liked by just about everyone she met. Johari aspired to work as an animal ambassador and had learned to respond to a clicker by running over to the person looking for food. Anything that involved getting treats was certainly a plus in her book. She suffered ringtail since very young due to a very dry winter, thus her tail was a bit crooked even after repeated treatments with moisturizing ointment. It didn't seem to bother her any and she was very good about sitting still during her 'tail therapy'. She was a bit territorial when grown and prefered to only be handled by those she was bonded to and did not tolerate other animals much and acted jealous of them, thus she had her own space and her own toys.
She will be sorely missed.