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NukerekuN
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I have a rat named Steve McQueen, pictured to the left. I've had him for about a year and a half. I've always had hamsters when I was younger, and I finally got a rat. It has to be the best pest I've ever had. They're very easy to take care of. He's smart and I just let him walk around while I follow him to make sure he doesn't get into too much trouble.
On the downside, he does kind of stink and will bite if you're in his way on the bed and he's trying to get past you. He pees on you sometimes, but he's never ever peed or pooped on something you don't want him too, like beds. He's also gnawed through a pair of headphones before, but that's it.
Overall, I'd have to say that getting a rat was the best pet decision I've made in a while. They unfortunately don't live for too long, but they're fun to raise and take care of. Just clean their cage often, my rat got lice and started losing fur on his behind (also look out for any unusual gnawing or hair loss, he might have lice). Make sure you take care of them, or they'll get mean and start to bite. I got mine during the summer when he was a baby so that I could spend as much time as I could with him. I'd say get a male rat. My friend has a girl rat and she's not as friendly and playful as mine. Overall, rats are a good compromise if you want an animal that is intelligent, fun to be with, and is moderately easy to take care of.
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