The rats were put through a basic small 2 feet T mase. (Start from the bottom go straight then choose left or right). in between each trial the rat was put into an individual box for 30 seconds. They were tested about 7:30 at night so after a bunch of sleep because my rats sleep all day. they are both female and both the same age. My thoughts were that the timid rat would be scared and not want to move, and the hyper one would run right through. I also thought that a treat would matter to because I used my rats favorite treats. Little Pretzel sticks made for rats.
Result:
Rat #1
Carmen (Timid, slightly larger then rat #2)
w/no treat: w/treat at left: w/treat at right:
Trial 1-Right Trial 1-Left Trial 1-Right
Trial 2- Right Trial 2-Right Trial 2-Right
Trial 3- Right Trial 3- Left Trial 3-Left
Ran right through the maze did not hesitate at all. Not sure if treat really mattered, She just nibbled it a little bit.
Rat #2
Lovey(hyper, upbeat smaller rat)
w/no treat w/treat at left w/treat at right
Trial 1- Left Trial 1-Right Trial 1- Left
Trial 2-Right Trial 2-Stopped in middle Trial 2-Right
did not choose
Trial 3-Left Trial 3-Stopped in middle Trial 3-Left
did not choose
Lovey moved a lot slower, she observed her surroundings a lot more. Throughout the test she started going slower and observing more. She actually found a 1/2 inch hole and went through it and got out of her compartment box. The treat in this case didn't matter at all. The left test in the end she didn't even want to choose a side, and just stood up in the middle and looked around. Weird I know.
Anyway those were my first maze results let me know what you guys think. (They were both rewarded with a Crossant treat after there hard work)
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wow.. creative. I think that Lovey is one weird rat, but kind of funny. In order to have more precise results, you should probably run it again. Did they have anything to eat beforehand. That could also make a difference. Carmen, in my opinion, favored going right. She turned right 6/9 times. Maybe it has something to do with the left side of the brain being more dominant. Maybe thats the side with the survival instincts.
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