How to get a lazy rat out of their hiding spot: 1. Bring a favorite food to their cage. 2. Place favorite food next to the hole of the hiding spot, allowing the smell to pique their interest. 3. Don’t give up until their belly takes over and they slither out of hiding. 4. Reward them for the strenuous effort. (Lazy Rat: Topher, who actually took a full two and a half minutes to appear!)