Whats a pet rat?

Question

Whats a pet rat good for?

Answer 1

A pet rat is a wonderful little bundle of love and cuteness wrapped up in silky clean fur. A ratlet has bright curious eyes of black or jewel tones of red or ruby. Their little tails are held high with the joy of youth. Their whiskers are constantly busy helping them get acquainted with the world.
The little girls (does) smell like grape soda and the boys (bucks) smell like a tortilla chip. They are smart and inquisitive and in a group they jump and zoom around so quick it's called pop-corning.
When tired the darlings snuggle up together for a quick nap. They must be born knowing to keep themselves clean, they wash more often than a cat.

As the get older they fill out some and by then are probably littler box trained. They have learned where you sleep, when and where playtime and the kitchen are.
Rats look forward to your first greeting to them, waiting, wanting to be the first to come out for a quick cuddle and of course, breakfast.

If you are like most rat lovers they will love riding around on your shoulders because you probably carried them around in your sleeves or hoodie when they were babies.

They quickly learn their names and the names of each other rat you have. The girls will still be on the go, they are more apt to use a wheel than the boys, and more interested in learning tricks. When they are in the mood for love, about every 4 days, the girls will dance about, wiggle their delicate ears and try to get over to those handsome bucks.

Most boys will turn into big lovable squishes, they are more content to be held and are sturdy fellows who, along with the girls, love nothing better than to fish for frozen peas in a paint-roller tray of warm water. This is a combination of swimming pool, wash basin and fun. Just don't let them do this at the same time as the girls. I forget who said it, but
" by the time buck asks miss doe what her sign is, the deed is done" and there can be an abundance babies, or rittens.

They love to be scritched, sort of like a sratch and other wise being adored. When happy they grind their teeth, called bruxing. If they are really blissful the can boggle their eyes, kind of hard to describe, but if they do it, you have found exactly where and how they like to be petted.

Don't be afraid to be the first one on your block to have 2 or more of these charming pets. There are still people who hold to the myth of the dirty disease bearing scary rat. They are the Least Likey to bite of all rodents. None of mine have ever bitten me.

They are a clean, intelligent and loving pet and people are beginning to notice that and rats are becoming popular. And not only kids. There are many older men and women who have discovered "the joy that is rat".

There are many wonderful websites and talk forums for and about rats. Check them out.

Answer 2

Rats are clean, intelligent, affectionate animals which bond to their human companions in much the same way that dogs do, and with the right care should provide a comparable level of companionship. They are the same species as the wild brown rat, Rattus norvegicus, but have been selectively bred for looks and temperament for at least the last century and are now quite different in temperament from their ancestors. They are far less aggressive towards humans and rival rats, and display a number of behavioural differences from wild rats, which have been noted by researchers.

Rats become very attached to their owners, make playful, sensitive pets, and can be taught to come by name and learn a variety of tricks. Unlike many other rodents, however, rats are a fairly high maintenance pet. They need at least an hour's playtime outside their cage every day. Because they are much more intelligent than many other small animals, rats can suffer greatly if not given enough attention, free-range time, and environmental stimulation. While rats are extremely rewarding pets and will repay any attention and affection you give them a thousand fold, they may not be suitable for everyone; if you cannot guarantee to give your rats at least an hour of quality time every day, then perhaps a lower maintenance pet would be more suitable.

Answer 3

Handle the rat before you buy it; it should be tame already. And if it is, it will love you if you handle it every day. Normally pet rats don't bite. Once tame they are friendly with anybody; the one exception is a mother rat with babies, she will probably protect them and may bite if she thinks they are threatened. Rats will run and climb around if you let them, so be careful if you do. They will sit on your shoulder, share (or steal) your food, chew on things (you have to watch out for this, they don't know what is okay to chew and what isn't. Male rats have coarser fur and a placid, relaxed temperament; females have finer fur and are more inquisitive and playful. Both are very nice pets. A rat really needs a running wheel; they use it when bored or nervous, to calm their nerves, and without one they are more likely to try to escape and act frustrated. If it squeaks, oil it. I think typically they live about 2 years, though they may live longer. The rat can sit on your shoulder while you study (if you're a student) and even ride on your shoulder to class, if you can get away with this. I've done this before. They learn not to pee on you.

Answer 4

Pet rodents are becoming very popular. With rats in particular, people are finding that they are not dirty, disease carrying yucky things that people believed years ago.

In addition, they are extremely personable--as much as a dog or cat--and quickly become emotionally attatched to their humans. So much so, they will begin grooming their human as a sign of affection and trust.

Also, they are extremely intelligent. With training they are able to learn a wide variety of tricks. They are so fun.

Answer 5

To have one of the best friends you could ever ask for! They are very intelligent, clean, playful, lovable, friendly, less likely to bite than a hamster or any of those other small rodents, you can have a strong bond with them and compassionate! I Have only had CC (my female rat) since April 25 and she and I already have a strong. She doesn't like it when I leave she get grumpy and doesn't want to be bothered when I am not there.
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Answer 6

Everyone has their idea on what are good pets and what are bad pets. I personly love rodents as pets. I hate spiders, scorpions ect. It's all dependent on who you are. Rats are better pets then the smaller pocket pets, they aren't nasty like some hamsters can be, you can handle them unlike gerbils, they don't smell like mice do. If they weren't banned here I'd have a few!

Answer 7

I have 2. They are male. One is a Siamese and the other is a black rat. They are lovely pets and easily trained. My 10 years old daughter looks after them. She enjoys playing with them and when she feels sad or angry she cuddles them and tells them all her problems. I just think of them as cheap therapists)

Answer 8

Well ah you know - being a pet! You know, for the enjoyment of looking after something, and the companionship of a little life - like a dog or cat, but smaller!

Answer 9

personally i perfer guinea pigs but ive heard that rats make great pets. they are smart and like to be handled. please do ur reaserch befor getting any pet though.

Answer 10

It is smart and you can teach it tricks and everything. I think you should get one. go to www.petrats.com for more ifo not for feeding your pet snake though!