Although we don't know for sure exactly where they came from, we
have an idea that they originated from somewhere in or around the Cayman Islands. Scientist Dr. Daniel Barrett is believed to be responsible for their creation. Whether is be for monetary gain, scientific recognition, or other darker reasons it is still a mystery to this day. They were created by altering the DNA of the common Brown Rat with other animals such as Blue Iguanas and the Buffy Flower Bat. Dr. Barrett and his team studied these creatures for many decades, perfecting their DNA with each succeeding generation. They opened many other laboratories over the course of their studies. Working in secret for many years. Once word got out about the experiments Dr. Barrett called them all off. In an attempt to cover up the whole thing. He set fire to many of his labs and planted false evidence, some Drats managed to escape. Everything Drat related was stripped from the labs and replaced with legal documentation. This was done to try and throw off authorities. Which worked for many years. We don't know the ultimate fate of Dr. Barrett after these incidents occurred. The escaped Drats were soon spotted by locals and reported. Not long after a non-profit organization was established to rescue, rehabilitate, and relocated the escaped Drats. They studied the wild colonies to get a better understanding of their species. The organization offered rewards in exchange for information on the creatures. Soon dozens of reports were being sent in with great detail. Interviews with past scientists, their children and grandchildren opened the doors to understanding the Drats origin. The organization decided to name the creatures based on not only their looks, but to pay homage to their creator. With that, Dr. Daniel Barrett's Drat was born. Domestication began shortly after, and only a short few years later the organization deemed them fit for the public. This is where you come in. Care to help us with our studies?

The lifecycle of a Drat begins in an egg. Females will lay a clutch of eggs once every 3 months. These eggs develop very fast, in only 7 days the Drits will hatch. Drits only weigh a couple of ounces at birth and are the size of your thumb. Once hatched the Drits must nurse until they are old enough to eat solid food. They grow extremely fast and this only takes about 7 days. once they can eat solid food they are out of danger and will almost always survive until maturity. Young Drits and adult Drats are omnivores, meaning they can and will eat anything. Very few foods are deadly to Drats, and we are still studying to find out exactly what those are. Drits are considered fully mature only two weeks after hatching. Drats live in large colonies of up to 20 members. There are usually one or two dominant males with the rest of the colony being made up of submales, females and their young. Male Drats sport an extra set of horns, which they use to fight for dominance, territory and females. Males weigh in around 2lbs, with the largest recorded at 5.3lbs. Females weigh less, only around 1lbs. Females also have horns, and use them to protect themselves and their young. Both male and females are capable of short flight. They use their powerful hind legs to propel themselves up to 15ft into the air. Once airborne they open their wings and glide, usually around 15 to 20 feet. Although some have been recorded gliding over 75ft. They use this adaptation to escape predators, and to catch food. Drats have a lifespan of about five to seven years. Females tend to live longer than males, we are unsure why. Females can have anywhere from one to five litters in their lifetime. Researchers believe with careful selective breeding, Drat lifespan and the amount of litters that can be had can be increased.