Sniffing Box Dwarf Rat #1

Dwarf Rat Sniffing Box – surprise, enrichment & a clear step-by-step plan

A dwarf rat is smart, curious, and always eager to "see what this is." That's precisely why we created the Dwarf Rat Snuffelbox: a surprise box that helps you turn everyday moments into a fun search and play ritual. The contents remain a surprise, but you can count on a mix of sniffing, nibbling, nesting, and puzzling – tailored to dwarf rats.

An added bonus: you'll receive a manual with tips. Handy if you're just starting out with dwarf rats, but also great if you've had years of experience and are simply looking for new inspiration. This way, you'll enjoy it not just once, but multiple "search moments."

✔ Surprise box without spoilers, but with clear explanations

✔ For multiple rounds (not everything has to be done at once)

✔ Stimulates natural behavior: sniffing, collecting, destroying, nesting

✔ Compiled with knowledge and care

Why a Snuffelbox for dwarf rats?

Pygmy rats learn incredibly quickly. If you just give them everything in a bowl, they'll quickly get used to it. But if you turn food and snacks into an activity, you'll see what truly makes pygmy rats happy: exploring, using their paws, capturing small moments of success, and discovering things together. This is not only fun to watch, it also helps you bond. Especially if your pygmy rats are (still) a bit cautious, a predictable sniffing ritual is often very helpful.

What can you expect (without spoiling what's inside)?

Each Snuffelbox is built around the same idea: variety + practicality + fun . So you don't just get individual items, but items that together form a mini-activity.

• A nesting/sniffing base to create a cozy corner where they can drag and dig.
• An enrichment item that invites you to search, pick or puzzle.
• Tasty rewards that you can hide or offer step by step.
• A nibble moment that you can enjoy varying.

This way the box remains usable, even after the first “wow, unpacking!” moments.

Includes manual with tips (that you will actually use)

The Snuffelbox comes with a clear A4 manual. It includes:

• Get started in 60 seconds – get everything ready in just a few steps.
• Multiple search moments – how to distribute content over different days.
• Variations for beginners and advanced users – from “easy to find” to “really hard work”.
• Practical tips to keep things fresh, fun and organized.

How to use the Snuffelbox (spoiler-free)

Want a great routine right away? This almost always works:

1. Create a sniffing area in the enclosure or in a separate play area. Use a soft base and add something they can drag along.
2. Hide small rewards throughout the game: some easy ones, some a bit trickier. This keeps things challenging, but not frustrating.
3. Let them “work” with their feet : stick or place a harvesting or searching item upright in the ground cover so they can pick and gather.
4. End with a moment of rest : something to nibble on or a cozy spot to curl up in. This keeps the whole ritual positive.

Tip: Dwarf rats love repetition. Use the same corner, but vary the hiding spots and the difficulty. This way, it's new every time, without needing any extra supplies.

Ideal if you…

• want more enrichment, but do not want to search endlessly for what suits dwarf rats;
• looking for a fun way to tame and build trust (with small rewards and predictable rituals);
• would like new inspiration, even if you are already experienced.

Useful internal links

• Everything for dwarf rats
• Dwarf rat houses & hiding places
• Ground cover & nesting material
• Playing & foraging

Good to know: the contents remain a surprise and differ per edition, but are always selected with dwarf rats in mind.