2007-02-19 13:20:27 · 7 answers · asked by kicker0927 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
They are found in Central and South America in swampy areas and near rivers. They eat Termites, and they are great for Retrieving Change that is lost under the machines at Laundromats. If you have ants, they can take care of that. and if you have a problem with Fleas, they can remove them from your Crack
2007-02-19 14:03:22 · answer #1 · answered by Peachfish Whiskerbiscuit 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've seen the consequences of people buying rats and being unprepared. The worst experiences I've had are rats dying, and socializing a rat that was neglected. Death comes way too soon for rats, and its a sad experience when they have such great personalities. Socializing the neglected rat was a long road, but she turned into a cuddly, loving kissy rat after some hard work. I feel there are very few who are naturally mean, just owners who are inexperienced with animals, or just don't care enough to handle the animals the way they need to be. People buy them thinking they're just a pet to pick up, pet for a few minutes and put away, like most people do with hamsters. They don't realize that rats are far more intelligent, and with that intelligence comes bad behavior if they're ignored, neglected and not given the time to exercise their minds. Most animals, humans included, develop mental issues when left alone and deprived of contact, either with the same species or another. That leads to problems that the owners claim is aggression, or just a bad animal in general, when its because of how its being treated. I saw a rat today, that I'm debating adopting, that was literally dropped off in a shoebox. She's a rex, with some unusual markings, so its most likely not a 'pet store' rat in this area. She's completely fearful of humans, and very, very dirty looking. Someone hasn't cared for her at all, and you can tell. I'm waiting for her health checks to come back and then she's most likely going to come home and I bet within a month she's kissy and loving like my other two. My boyfriend has been bitten by random rats twice. I was examining some babies, and my boyfriend decided to put his hand right in front of the mommas face to let her smell his hand, and she didn't seem to like the way he did that, so she bit. About 2 minutes later she was sitting there enjoying him scratching her ears. The other was earlier today with the neglected rat, he put his hand in the tank and she did a run by bite. Neither bites were horrible, and neither were the rats fault. I also believe that most dog bites and other animal attacks are caused by people, not animals. So any bad experience people have with an animal is generally caused by something that the person did, whether not caring for the animal in right way, providing the proper stimulus or training it in the right way.
2016-03-29 03:35:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course, the Giant Anteater and its smaller cousins make great pets! They are currently avaible where ever fine pet products are sold, but I would recommend getting a handling permitt from your local AA (Anteaters Anonomyous) before you bring him or her home as they can be a little wild. If you like the anteater, you may want to consider getting it a pet alpaca so it can have a best friend. Good Luck!
2007-02-19 13:32:03 · answer #3 · answered by glitter_n_shine2009 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
First, anteaters are wild animals and those don't make good pets.
Second, you need to research anteaters, they are just a bit strange, if I remember correctly, they have a horrible smell. It is to attract the ants.
2007-02-19 13:29:38 · answer #4 · answered by MadforMAC 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
South America.
2007-02-19 13:27:23 · answer #5 · answered by Boxton J 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
So I doubt this! I've never heard of a pet, they are best left in the wild! Come on already...
2007-02-19 13:46:37 · answer #6 · answered by dressage.rider 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hold on a sec. *whispers* pass me another joint
2007-02-19 13:38:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋