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I saw a thread about hamsters on here, so I'd like /an/'s advice on domestic rats as pets, because when I buy my new house I want two or three. Pic unrelated.
>> Anonymous
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FUCK YEAH PETZ.
THIS IS MY FUCKING JAPANESE BOBTAIL
>> Anonymous
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Hamsters are OK, but rats are awesome. I have one male, about the size of your average guinea pig. You should as a rule of thumb try to get two, though - potentially three, since rats don't have the longest lifespan and one you've got two rats and one dies, they get pretty fucking depressed.

Get rats that were littermates and try not to get over six months, that way you'll have longer with them and you can get to know them better. Get a big cage. Play with them for at least a half hour every day.

Here is a site with pretty much everything you'll ever EVER need to know about getting rats as pets:

http://rattyrat.com/guidebook/guidebook_index.html

It wants to be your friend.
>> Anonymous
listen to>>208076
I wouldn't even bother with a hamster, really. There's a small chance you'll get an awesome one. Just get rats, literally the greatest small pet you can get and much, MUCH more interactive than a hamster. Rats are prepared to be your BFF
>> Anonymous
I'm actually in the process of finding a rat. My husband finally said I can have one. I am interested in the "dumbo" variety because they are cute... but my MAIN interest is regarding what the best temperament is in which breed.

Any insight on what is the smartest/cutest/friendliest type rat?
>> Anonymous
>>208084

I'd say that all my Agouti (spelling?) rats have all had the best manner. Very playful and loving.. would sit in my hood whilst I walked around the house, or pounce all over the bed in a ridiculously cute way. Not so much a breed than a coat colouring.. perhaps a trend I have had with my rats I guess.
>> Anonymous
>>208084
>>208094

you niggers best be joking.
any rat you'll be finding is probably a norway rat. an agouti would be no different from a dumbo hooded rat, or a PEW.

Also get two or three rats. They are social animals and NEED to have a buddy or they get lonely and die faster on you.