Providing the right hammock is essential for your fancy rat’s comfort and wellbeing. Rats are natural climbers and sleepers who spend up to 20 hours a day resting, so a cozy, secure hammock can reduce stress and prevent boredom. Our editorial team has researched the best options to suit your pet’s unique needs.

Fancy rats have sensitive feet and strong teeth, so the ideal hammock should be soft yet durable, easy to wash, and safe from fraying or loose threads. We compared materials, hanging methods, and sizes to find picks that support healthy sleeping postures and natural behaviors like burrowing.