Rats require time, interaction and upkeep. Because rats are very social animals they can get bored easily and it is a good idea to have more than one rat. Having two rats is no more work than having only one. Two rats will be entertaining to watch and will take some of the stress off of you in. Saying rats are sweet and clean might strike some as more oxymoronic than talking about diet French fries. But rats really are clean, sweet — and intelligent — and make for some very cool pets.

Three rats—Kalua, J.R. And Dixie— 'J.R. Was our first rat; he is a pure albino. He got his name for an HBO show called ‘Dead Like Me.’ One of the main characters names all their animals by the animal (Just Dog, Just Frog; it is loving, don't get me wrong). Was just ready for a home when we got him.

Kalua was our second rat; she looks like a light mudslide. That is how she got her name. Dixie was our third and final rat.

Technically she is my best friend's pet but her mother won't let her keep her. My friend is a Southern gal, I hope that explains Dixie's name. Also Dixie is black and white. We got all three of them one month apart. Kalua was medium sized when we got her. And Dixie were small, but all three get along great. Loves to roam around the house but neither Kalua nor Dixie are allowed to.

Two days after we got Kalua, she disappeared. I closed up the cage and went to bed. The next morning I woke up and the top door was open on the cage.

Was curled up in his blanket inside the cage, but Kalua was gone. I found her in a swivel recliner, and had to cut it open to get her out. Now she only gets supervised visits.

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Download bios ps 2 wining eleven. We've only have Dixie two weeks and she is still too skittish.' Temperament While most people will cringe at the thought of having a rat for a pet, believe it or not, domestic rats make great pets! They are not aggressive, diseased and dirty animals, but in fact are clean, fun-loving, sensitive, very social and affectionate. They genuinely enjoy interacting with people and should be handled daily. Rats are very intelligent and can be taught simple tricks, such as stay and sit and will often learn their names. They can also be litter box trained.

Rats will often develop a connection with their owner, wanting daily attention. They will enjoy playing and snuggling with their owners. Rats that are well handled from birth are very friendly toward humans and very rarely bite. Children should be taught not to stick their fingers in the cage if their hands smell like food.

Even the most friendly rat may be tempted to take a taste. Rats require time, interaction and upkeep. Because rats are very social animals they can get bored easily and it is a good idea to have more than one rat. Having two rats is no more work than having only one. Two rats will be entertaining to watch and will take some of the stress off of you in having to entertain them. If you keep more than one rat be sure to either have two males or two females or get your rats spayed and neutered to avoid any unwanted breeding. However if your rat is overly aggressive with other rats you may have to keep it all by itself.

When you purchase your rat be sure the place you obtain your rat from keeps males and females separated. Since a rat can get pregnant at the young age of 5 weeks old, you don't want to purchase a pregnant rat and end up with more rats than you planned for! When choosing your rat, choose one that does not appear skittish or does not squeal when picked up. Males tend to be calmer than females.