Might get one.
2006-08-21 09:38:55 · 8 answers · asked by ilovewolves_animals 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
The average lifespan is two to three years, leaning more towards
two. However, rats have been reported to live up to five years,
though they are indeed rarities!
2006-08-21 09:50:03 · answer #1 · answered by Horselover14 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The average life expectancy for a rat is between 2-4 years. However, some have been known to live 6-8 years with proper care.
2006-08-21 17:21:15 · answer #2 · answered by skyeblue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
4-6 years
2006-08-21 16:50:23 · answer #3 · answered by leedeedi 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sadly not that long, also it may be more in females but alot of them I heard get tumors.... Um about 1-2 years, I also read that every 10 days they turn a year older in rat years that is... But go for it ^_^ just make sure you have a vet that is specialized in small animals, near by just incase. Good luck!
2006-08-21 18:20:54 · answer #4 · answered by Dog Lover 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
World's longest lived rat: Rodney. Died at age 7 years and 4 months.
2006-08-21 17:50:25 · answer #5 · answered by Tweety Marie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mine lived for almost 4 yrs. He was very tame, and while I had him, I had no mice in my house at all. I plan to get another rat soon.
2006-08-21 17:00:04 · answer #6 · answered by shortfrog 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
on average 2-3 years with PROPER care.
remember, this is an average.
2006-08-21 16:46:46 · answer #7 · answered by Zoo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
until you hear the SNAP! of the trap!!!
2006-08-24 21:37:18 · answer #8 · answered by masterofhavoc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋