Written on: 18/02/2010
Rats are overall the best pets you could ever have.
Unfortunately, rats are very misunderstood in the media and regular lifestyle. It's fascinating to me how such a lovable creature could get such a bad name.
A regular hamster runs for about $20, while a fancy rat in Petsmart is $10 on average. And even in the end, if you think about it, there are a few comparisons to the average small pet:
When frightened, hamsters tend to bite and rabbits scratch. Hamsters are too small for the child...
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Written on: 19/08/2008 by rybry96
They are cute but people who have never met rats assume they are all bad but domestic rats are different; they are clean, usually healthy and very loveable. (read more)
Written on: 21/09/2007 by PieDizzle (41 reviews written)
If you wish to buy your child a pet, don't go out and buy a rabbit or a hamster, which can be nasty and bite; buy them a RAT.
They are very friendly, and provided they are handled on a regular basis, they seldom bite. In fact, I've kept many pet rats, and have never once been bitten.
I, at first shivered at the thought of owning a rat. My father bought me one at the age of 10, but my thoughts of sewers and rubbish completely went away. These are adorable pets, and they are ideal for children....
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Written on: 25/06/2006 by hotgrot
I had 4 female rats, and each had a totally different personality. They all recognise you as their 'mum' and they are happy to spend ages grooming and playing with you.
They are really clean, and they are always awake when you are, as they are so inquisitive they always want to know what is going on!
You can teach them tricks and play games with them, and so far I have managed to convince 10 people that rats make the best pets. Go and get one!
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Written on: 28/06/2005 by bluesrats (1 review written)
Rats are misunderstood little creatures.
We have five boy rats and I tell you they are all great little personalities. The four rat brothers who live together are the biggest, friendliest little guys around as they love to come out and sit on your shoulder or go 'investigating' with their favourite human pals. It says something when your fourlegged friends are even pleased to see you in the morning!
With a little time (and some treats, lol) they learn their names very quickly and can be...
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Written on: 16/08/2005
A very good review and I totally agree!;)
Written on: 06/11/2006
Excellent review. Your rats are obviously very happy and well cared for. I am glad to see you mention about the large cage, as too many people keep these little creatures in cages far too small. We had a couple of girl rats and kept them in a huge cage. They need to run around!
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Flyguy's Response to PieDizzle's Review
Written on: 15/04/2008
I agree that they are better value for money, are more active and stuff, good review and some interesting info.
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