Screening Form

 

Please print and use this form for general screening.

 

Please forgive some of the questions which some people may find obtrusive, however we must ensure that all precautions and measures have been taken and are secured before a sales transaction occurs.

 

Our main priority is the well being of the Pouched Rats.

 

This form must be completed before the sales transaction process is commenced.

 

The breeder wishes to know from all buyers if they are of the right responsibility to take on board a Gambian pouched rat into their homes.

 

All information is treated with confidentiality        

 

ALL BUYERS MUST BE A MINIMUM OF EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE

 

Screening Form

First name  

 

Last name  

 

Address  

 

City  

 

Country  

 

Telephone (please include full dialing code)  

 

Date of Birth (format) DD/MM/YYYY  

 

Are you a first time Exotics Keeper, if no please state what other species you maintain  

 

Please state below what sex of animal you would be interested in?

 

Should a situation arise for your Gambian pouched rat, do you have a veterinarian that you can call out to deal with problems?  

 

Please state your experience with exotic species here, indicating what experience you may have with Gambian pouched rats  

 

Please outline here what research you have undertaken for keeping Gambian pouched rats  

 

If you are looking to only buy a single Gambian pouched rat, does this mean that you have a single one now?  

 

If you do not have a single, can you outline if Gambian pouched rats require interaction with its own kind or not and if so why not?  

 

Please state below your knowledge on their diet, feeding times, supplying of water etc  

 

Do Gambian pouched rats require any additional dietary supplements? If so what are they?  

 

What safe ‘treats’ can you feed to Gambian pouched rats 

 

Please outline foods that are not safe to feed and please explain why?  

 

Please outline your enclosure measurements.  

 

Does your Gambian pouched rat need their enclosure indoors or outdoors?

 

If you are planning to build an aviary or an enclosure for your Gambian pouched rat, what type of wire will you be using?

 

If the enclosure you are requiring to build an aviary or an enclosure for your species, what timber or framework will you be using?  

 

In some cases the breeder may wish to see your enclosure, will you allow this? (photo, description and dimensions acceptable)

 

Can you provide photographs of your habitat if so required?  

 

Please explain in detail what you intend to provide to your Gambian pouched rat for their stimulation and entertainment, also where applicable please outline materials used.  

 

Is your enclosure safe from predatory entry, please explain.  

 

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