Common misconceptions about pet rats

[@prettypeach13]

It makes me soooo annoyed when people just assume things about rats. In school, sometimes we somehow bring up the topic of rats, and it hurts me soo much when they talk mean things about rats when they are really amazing animals.

[@Mandy-dh8oc]

My friends say they are tiny demons

[@Mandy-dh8oc]

:(

[@prettypeach13]

@@Mandy-dh8oc that's soo mean of them! Do you have rats, or whenever you talk about them they say that? If you have rats maybe you can show your friends how amazing rats are!

[@finley6161]

Yes :( I'm pretty sure in my biology class, it was mentioned that they're very prone to cancer and someone said "good"

[@prettypeach13]

@@finley6161 ok, seriously!! That's really sad! I can't believe someone would say that. It makes sense if someone was a little mean or something if they didn't know about rats, but how can they be soo mean?!?!

[@maryamtehrani7629]

I was in the tram with one of my rats in the carrier to take him to the vet and this person was like "is it a cat?" I said "no, a rat" Then, that person and the person next to her started saying such horrible things about rats for minutes. It's ridiculous how people still view rats.

[@bowsercastle4612]

Ah man I get so sick of this. Why do people think it's ok to say horrendous things about rats immediately after you mention owning them as pets? It's got to the point where I avoid talking about my pets at all, which is such a shame.

[@charlotte6154]

@@bowsercastle4612 aw it is :(

[@Fleabittenskin]

Rats are underrated as heck!

[@benadrylgelllzzz5724]

Rats aside, why are people insulting other peoples pets as is you know? Like if a person wants a rat then okay. It’s like they wouldn’t do it if it were a dog or a cat

[@nekomichii90]

“And not cause plaque 2.0” - that is a very ironic sentence to say while we are living through a pandemic where we had to explain to people how to wash their hands and had “influencers” licking toilet seats

[@JosephsJungle8]

really put the flu in influencer didn’t they

[@purpleunicorn9351]

it’s sad that people have the misconceptions that they’re gross because in reality they are adorable and (most) love to interact with humans

[@blueash9628]

all*

[@eliseypoo9806]

@@blueash9628 not all rats like to interact with people

[@mackenziebyers9321]

Yeah! I have 2 rats and one likes people and one doesn't, and they ARE really clean!

[@trevormiddleton2979]

Also just wanted to add the bubonic plague is highly treatable in the modern day! Even if you did get it your chances of survival are very high compared to a medieval peasant

[@Emiology]

Yeah! Some antibiotics and you’re good to go 😅

[@LB-ge8ih]

@Trevor Middleton Not only that, but it’s in our local mountain areas (Southern California) and carried by...SQUIRRELS! And everyone loves squirrels, no one is freaking out about them being potential vectors for bubonic plague... 🙄

[@charlotte6154]

@@LB-ge8ih exactly -_-

[@Sputterbug]

and its spread by their fleas not the rats

[@laradavenport903]

@@Sputterbug YES! Thank you!🙏 People always assumed rats have the diseases. But rats are the host for fleas to attached on. Therefore, fleas and ticks are at its fault.

[@Tameltoe]

I'm a newer rat mom but fell in love with my girls quickly. I talk about my rats proudly, almost obsessively. I have also taught them the word "kisses" and you bet your bottom I give them their kisses in front of people, especially my sister in law, who is disgusted. My rats are cleaner than her kids!

[@reeseelliott7337]

It’s true! The cage might start to smell after a couple days but rats themselves are so clean! I always give them little kisses

[@bazzbruh]

Dang, roasted! Same though

[@ninthroad]

"My rats are cleaner than her kids!" this is national hero tier stuff

[@Emily7dea]

One of my boys, George, came from a pet store where he was the only rat in the cage, and he was so nervous and scared all the time! It wasn't until I introduced him to his cagemates that he finally came out of his shell and started settling down. Please, please don't house your rats alone! Socialization and cage mates are so, so important!

[@xBloodxFangx]

My mom still to this day will say things like “Wash your hands after touching that rat. They carry the plague.

[@tiffaniredford5077]

I mean not the plague but you should wash up after touching any pet

[@miab-p6874]

I wash my hands after touching any pet.

[@flabbergasted1]

u should still wash your hands but still that's so dumb lmao

[@CheesyRat]

@@miab-p6874 the only animal I don’t wash my hands after touching is my dog.

[@Czadzikable]

@@CheesyRat it would make a lot more sense to wash your hands after touching your dog than a rat - since dogs go outside where they are exposed to all sorts of disease agents (which, being dogs, they will often happily lick, eat or roll in).

[@erhhhh27]

I have owned 5 rats in my lifetime two of which I have now and they are so cute, and friendly.

[@zozo-9986]

I do to! Well, a animal care one.

[@arlothepup]

This is actually a really important topic so many people think that rats are bad! 😋

[@CallmeBBUN]

Cause they are

[@arlothepup]

@@CallmeBBUN did u need to say that

[@CallmeBBUN]

@@arlothepup yes indeed cause they are

[@CallmeBBUN]

@@arlothepup Imagine liking mice and rats

[@ratparent5412]

@Dj Brent imagine being nine

[@eliseypoo9806]

Ya eyes don’t matter that’s like saying “You have blue eyes so your gonna hurt me”

[@eliseypoo9806]

@Jack-a-Lopium awww cute!

[@dukeandsonny]

@Jack-a-Lopium same!

[@Mandy-dh8oc]

Lol🤣 I'd just say you have the intelligence of a dead gold fish so I don't wanna here nothing about that!

[@eliseypoo9806]

@@Mandy-dh8oc ?

[@GodsArtGallery111]

@Jack-a-Lopium Awww!!! Hehe I love his name. Give Trilby a treat for me! Hehe

[@kochenkuchen4]

I am helping to support a family of wild rats next to a tree I always climb. I haven't had direct contact with them, I put some of my rats food in a pouch of tissue paper and leave it about 60 cm away from the first entrance and wait for one of them to get it

[@fireplace7894]

I have a few rats and one got a respiratory infection awhile back (she’s all better now) and wow please don’t separate rats when this happens because her sisters helped her out so much! Like they would cuddle her and groom her and were super affectionate towards her. She would even wag her tail when the others would groom her and cuddle her

[@fireplace7894]

@@Jasmine.Hodgson I watched it and yeah my problem was the bedding lol. I was very confused at first Bc I’ve had rats in the past and have used the same bedding and it’s never been a problem but when She first started developing something i changed the bedding and after a week it went away. Luckily it never got bad enough where we had to take her to the vet, since we caught it early enough. Good video though!

[@samh7206]

My one rat has a chronic respiratory infection and Im SO glad I learned not to separate them because that wouldve stressed her out like crazy. She obviously gave it to her sister but for some reason she beat it whilst my other rat didnt. Imagine if I just never let her near another rat again..no

[@samh7206]

@@Jasmine.Hodgson i checked it out :) I definitely know most of those things except the wood thing you talked about, that's very interesting. The breeder gave me the ABSOLUTE worst bedding at first but I didnt use it for long, then used hemp but mine was extremely dusty as well so im gonna try another one. But what reeaaallly helps her is a humidifier, I see a huge difference in how well she can breathe

[@samh7206]

@@Jasmine.Hodgson hopefully it works for your rat as well! Many people like hemp but whenever Im gonna put it in the cage the dust is everywhere and even I cough so im not sure I want to give it to my rats to live in😬

[@lily_3rinB]

I love rats so much, I never really thought about them as pets before, I’m so Glad that you showed me how cute they are, I’ve been researching for over 3 years and I’m finally getting them some time this year!!🐀💙

[@Taylorsswiftie___]

For anyone who has a specific question!! 0:41 Can Rats Carry The Plague? 2:29 Will Pet Rats Give Me Diseases? 3:19 “Rats Are Nasty And Will Bite You” 4:34 “Housing a Rat Along Will Make It Love Me More” 6:31 “Dumbo Rats Can’t Be Housed With Fancy Rats” 8:11 “Sick Rats Should Be Separated From The Group” 9:35 “Rats With Red Eyes Are Evil” (LOL what?!?!) 10:25 “Male Rats Need To Live Alone” 11:34 “Rats Should Not Be Fed A Mix” 13:16 “Rats And Mice Can Be Housed Together” Your Welcome!! :)

[@lindsay2049]

Thank you

[@Taylorsswiftie___]

@@lindsay2049 you’re welcome

[@SirPhroggieCroaksALot]

@@Taylorsswiftie___ thank you 🙏

[@sarawrr07]

This is such a good video. I really miss my rats. My last group were all a similar age and passed away a couple of years ago, over a few months. My last one was alone for three weeks but she was very elderly so I popped her in a little soft pouch and wore it around the house so she wasn't alone. She'd sit there and nibble treats and look around. I didn't want to rehome her into another group to give her company as I knew she didn't have long left (she surprised me by living for a further three weeks tbh) and didn't want to stress her ❤

[@chiara.2231]

Before a few months i had pe in school. And i didn't see this but everyone was talking about how the teacher tried to kill a rat by throwing a really heavy ball at it. It made me so sad... I hate this teacher now... I still haven't seen the rat but i was dropping some food in front of it's hide spot. I don't know if it's still here but at least i did what i could

[@E-qv4ii]

Eeek that’s so sad 😞

[@Imallergic2meat]

Wtf. Teacher should be fired for showing extreme violence in front of children. That is horrific. I would be INCREDIBLY angry if my child saw such a thing where they are supposed to be safe.

[@-cosmicartsy-]

The shots at the beginning were so cute! I love rats!! (Also, I have a rat with red eyes, he is the sweetest little baby ever!!)

[@bubblys_diary]

One time I was looking at gerbil ads and one said: one is normal and one is albino ...Yeah “normal”. they say it like white fur and red eyes is a bad thing😢

[@-cosmicartsy-]

@@bubblys_diary Thats horrible! Just because they have red eyes, does not mean there evil!

[@LulaMae21]

@@bubblys_diary Normal is a term that often refers to wild-type coloration.

[@bubblys_diary]

@@LulaMae21 ooooh thank you I had no idea!

[@LulaMae21]

@@bubblys_diary Sure thing! Seems kind of silly, but it is what it is.

[@definitelynotavegan7285]

I have anxiety and for some reason your voice makes me soooo calm. I had a panic attack today but listening to you speak helps me cope, I'm not shure why but it does❤️ plus I get to look at some adorable rats or mice whilst I watch your videos

[@kalenadams1918]

I have terrible insomnia and listening to her videos before bed helps me sleep :)

[@arlothepup]

It's strange, some people say what's the difference between rats and mice, yet I think WHAT is actually the same???

[@ryydcd]

They are both rodents but they are really different still

[@garlicbreadxxl2637]

it's like asking what's the difference between a sparrow and a eagle (okay maybe not that drastic but they're called "rats" and "mice" not "big mouse" "small mouse" for a reason!)

[@Kasuyaki007]

i really dont blame them but thats bc in my language we use the same word for rats and mice, so sometimes it can be confusing

[@brendoncooper4529]

@@Kasuyaki007 Which language is that?

[@nightmare3691]

@@Kasuyaki007 yeah same with mine (I’m not fluent with it but my mom only says one so-)

[@eliseypoo9806]

The only time I’ve ever been bit by rats is when my rats were younger and thought my fingers were food ( it wasn’t hard bites) or when my younger rats sometimes bite my lips idk why they like my lips lol and the other time is when friends rat had baby’s and was very protective so ya rats only bite when they have reasons lol

[@akeenanimeiz720]

My rats love biting my lips and ears😂

[@eliseypoo9806]

@@akeenanimeiz720 lol rats are funny they also like biting your toes when you have socks

[@akeenanimeiz720]

@@eliseypoo9806 ya haha

[@ethanjrjames821]

My 3 girls love my ears and I’m a male with a top knot and they love my hair 😂😂

[@eliseypoo9806]

@@ethanjrjames821 lol

[@niamhmartin8285]

Hi Emi! I hope you‘ve had a great day today!

[@luceleaf]

red/ruby eyed rats accidentally biting you because they can’t see is like saying blind people are mean because they bump into people by accident

[@Millie_2390]

I got my baby boys last week!!! They are so adorable 😊

[@eliseypoo9806]

Congrats! I have girls two of them are 1 and a half years old and the younger two are around half a year old

[@eliseypoo9806]

Rats are amazing

[@Millie_2390]

@@eliseypoo9806 Awww so cute! My boys are 4 months old and are siblings! And they are always cuddling with each other.

[@eliseypoo9806]

@@Millie_2390 awww my rats like to cuddle to my older rats are sisters and my younger ones are also sisters!

[@bananas3899]

I got two females three weeks ago and let me tell you, they are a pain in my ass. Won’t let me hold them or anything close to it😅I love them though

[@jamestank377]

THANK YOU for clarifying the plague misconception! When I learned it wasn't the rats it blew my mind. That never persuaded me from not getting pet rats, wish more people knew this!!!

[@marissavr1960]

My strongest bond with any rat has been with my red eyed white Willow and it breaks my heart when people think she’s the “uglier” rat or that she’s scary. She is an absolute angle and wants to be everyone’s friend! She can be clumsy due to her poor vision but that honestly just adds to her cuteness!

[@ashlynnsparrow6435]

Hey Emi! I was just trying to find something to watch and then this popped up😊 I really love you and your beautiful boys!

[@markgreen4196]

Hey Emi! i Finally got my new baby mice last week! They are 12 weeks old and so so cute. You have taught me so much about their care and i wouldnt have them today if it wasn't for you! ily x

[@FranticYak]

I love the chaos the rats (and postman) make in this video, haha. I love your content and look forward to more. Hope you are doing well and taking care of yourself!

[@gray1303]

i’m getting rats in a few weeks and your videos have really helped me know what to feed them, where to keep them, etc! thank you!!!

[@IrieRogue]

Not shocking that we try to blame the plague on rats- very few individuals take personal accountability.

[@zeldalirbank5203]

I was telling my friend the other day how exited I was to get my new rattle girls, and showed her a picture. she said "ohhh, you mean mice." I said no and then she replied "but female rats are mice, aren't they?" completely confident. 🤦‍♀

[@Emiology]

Wow 😂😂😂 stay in school kids haha

[@zeldalirbank5203]

@@Emiology yeah, no kidding 🤣

[@VideosObviously]

Thank you for the video! My girlfriend has narcolepsy so i can see the struggles of having zero energy every day, really lovely to still be able to see your content even though you’re going through this. I’ve been watching all your videos with out skipping ads to try to help out!

[@Emiology]

Thank you 💕

[@mkney9125]

I have 3 rats and people in my school are always making fun of me and saying that “there so gross” “you know they are the one who started the plague” and I just what to sit them down in there chair and show them your videos

[@witchingstar]

Aww Pearl made it into your video!! 🥺 I'm so glad! Pearl is genuinely the most special rat and she loves curling up on people's shoulders, sometimes to the point of falling asleep 😂 This is such a wonderful video!

[@Emiology]

Thank you for the footage! Hope it persuades someone that red eyed rats like Pearl are special too!

[@rebeccajesse4604]

Pearl is adorable!! She reminds me of a previous rat of mine! PEWs will probably always have a special place in my heart.

[@rosierose8643]

Just wanted to say thank you for making these videos!!! I started watching right before I brought home a pair of females, and I still watch (with them) to make sure I don't miss any important or new information. They were a bonded pair at school, and ended up becoming separated for no reason. I was able to adopt them and re-introduce them (went beautifully well), and now they are living with me TOGETHER!!! When they were separated, their health really started to go downhill and I was worried sick about them. It's only been about 3 days but they are acting so much more lively and their eyes have gotten brighter, their coats have gotten smoother/softer... They're still shy about coming out of their cage, but they have healthy appetites, they drink their water, and they've been trying out all the fun new toys in their new home!!! It has been so beautiful to watch their health improve. I thought it would take MONTHS for them to be as bright and active as they are, but they've completely turned themselves around in 3 days!!! TL;DR, Thank you for your videos! Me and my newly-adopted pair of female fancy rats greatly appreciate them!!!

[@squidforest9965]

Ive had rats for a bit over a month now, i remember the time when one of my rats bit me (it was right after i gave him a treat so my finger probably smelled like the treat) and i let out a small scream of pain and ever since he's been so gentle when picking up treets from my fingers :)) i love your videos and they've been really helpful and also just enjoying to watch, keep up the good work :)

[@eliseypoo9806]

Me and my friends were texting and just as we said bye I got this notification- perfect timing lol also your an amazing youtuber probably my favourite for sure my favourite actually lol

[@devonstum6852]

Love the video!! And Guess what!!! I just got two new baby ratties🥰 they are sooo tiny and cute and I can't wait to form a good bond with them

[@beatrizmicaelo8163]

I'm a new rat owner , and I've watched your videos a lot to educate myself , I have two top eared rats , one of them being a red eyed boy , and a Dumbo baby , no evilness , actually the so very evil top earned red eyed albino is the one who will nap and kiss my hand for 5 minutes in a row since the first day I brought them in (it's been two weeks now) - I don't know what to do with all the love these lil critters have to give

[@Lilylowkeylily]

My cousin got a pet rat I was talking to her on the phone and she showed her sister and her rat she had the cage completely wired and only had one so I told her it’s best to have one and her stepmom took the phone and told me she appreciates my knowledge but she had one rat and it lived for 3 years…

[@mistymoon883]

Pre-covid I brought my pet rats to school to do presentations. Two years ago I had a Ruby eyed boy named Nibbles and my son’s 1st grade class decided that he was a demon rat 🙁 They loved him to bits but it bothered me that they already associated a “red” eyed rat with something “bad” On a more positive note, my mom who is terrified of rats and hasn’t been able to even look at mine, asked to meet my new boys and even was brave enough to touch one with her fingertip. Baby steps 😊

[@knifecat1064]

I'm watching this as I pet my baby ratters

[@pacoe79]

It's the angry mouse- (Not your rats, your picture btw)

[@axudrii3183]

I got 2 female rats yesterday! I named one Pepper and the other Oni, and together it’s Pepperoni! Pepper already wants to play and she loves going on my shoulder, she almost fell asleep in my arms last night! Oni is still very shy so I’m giving her some time :D They are both Albino’s! They have a huge cage, and we haven’t order all if there toys yet, but they will be hear soon! I like to feed them some fruits and vegetables (I did my research to make sure all the food I feed them IS good for them) Any cheap rat toy recommendations?

[@jasminshipman1512]

This is why my mum won’t let me get rats I wish she would as yours are so cute xx

[@NamiNuitsuki]

I'm somewhat early! Only 143 comments before me lol Just want to say that I adore your channel so much, Em! I never used to hate or fear rats & mice, but you've turned my general indifference to love! I wish I could own rats of my own, but their short lifespans hurt a little too much to think about at the moment. Thank you so much for sharing with us both the good and not-so-good sides of owning rats and mice. Love you!

[@yeahyeah275]

I have two males one Dumbo and one top eared and are both ruby eyes. They are the sweetest boys I have ever had. As with any pet, as long as you treat them well and with love they will reciprocate. Ronnie, my Dumbo, is currently sat on my lap watching this video with me and enjoying his cuddles.

[@GodsArtGallery111]

Yes! Awesome Video, Em! I Love Ratties! Also I just wanted to add My Guinea Pig, Daisy, has red eyes and it makes her extra unique! My Beloved Nugget also did, I Had to say goodbye to her a few days before Christmas. Your videos make me smile, I’ve been feeling very down lately, but your videos lift me up. Thank You! :3

[@samshields7793]

Also I was very sorry to hear about your ill health and wish you only the best. I have a chronic disease, colitis, and am lucky that it has been beha very big itself for some time now so I can only imagine what you're going through. Sending you love and light xx

[@samshields7793]

*behaving itself

[@bowsercastle4612]

Yes, my vet recommended I seperate my rat for a respiratory infection. I did for about half an hour but it was so obvious to me that it was distressing my rat for no reason. I checked on a forum, and I was really pleased to have this confirmed by the rat community. My vet is really good, but its just something to be aware of.

[@knifecat1064]

I have one rat with red eyes and one rat with black. If I ever show my friends them, they like valentina better because she has black eyes and it makes me sad because Tsuki is very sweet

[@MegaLollipopmonster]

What is that music you have playing at 00:05? Also I love your videos!

[@cwatsdraw2152]

3:35 rat sneeze do not miss it its too cute

[@Grace-sq3ri]

Aww your rats are the cutest! ☺️

[@lilsharkiethatlikes2swim]

I hope everyone who’s reading this is having a good day 💖

[@-cosmicartsy-]

Thanks! Uh.. Your profile picture is uh.. *Majestic*

[@eliseypoo9806]

Tysm! Yes the pfp is amazing

[@erhhhh27]

TYSM!

[@bubblys_diary]

Aww thank u! u too ❤️

[@ashlynnsparrow6435]

I hope you are having a wonderful day as well!

[@graciedinsmore2739]

It’s so funny how the bonds work, there’s always a clique of three hanging out in my cage and one is always left out, like they’re taking a break from their brothers hahaha

[@Msrat-vf1zk]

I JUST BOUGHT YOUR MERCH, I'M TELLING YOU your merch is amazing and i love the design

[@Emiology]

Thank you!

[@SirXer]

This was such a lovely video that was so educational while still remaining very interesting and engaging. Thanks for another great video!

[@sophiachapman6295]

Something that really makes my blood boil is the fact that I told my friend I was getting rats and she said she’s never coming near me because she doesn’t want rabies 😤 it’s so sad how rats come accross this way to lots of people they are the sweetest

[@chasityroyalty2340]

I like how she mentioned you can get ring morm from guinea pig because it happen to me

[@lisamarie3333]

My mom wont let me get rats cause of their tails 😞

[@bubblys_diary]

😢

[@Ella-tv9yt]

Honestly tails are so handy because when your rats are hiding when free roaming their tails alway poke out making them really easy to find!! So animals with tails are better!

[@LB-ge8ih]

Great video! One thing I have heard often regarding double Rex/hairless rats is that they are super hard to care for and require a lot of extra work, that they get a lot of skin infections and boils and abscesses, scratches and injuries, and die very young. I have not found this to be the case, though my experience is limited to my 2+ year old female “hairless” who has never had skin problems, never needed to be bathed, doesn’t get sick any more often than the furry rats and barely ever has even a scratch on her - she’s actually gorgeous, and I wish my skin was as clear and blemish-free as hers - and she’s still going strong! I live in a very dry climate so I have a humidifier to help keep the rats’ areas more comfortable which probably helps her skin (I actually got them to help with breathing difficulties in all the rats due to the dry air, and seems to cut down on respiratory discomfort) - and every so often I give her a small piece of bread soaked in a bit of olive oil or spread with coconut oil, and when she grooms it keeps her moisturized, but otherwise she’s lived pretty much the same life as her furred mischief mates. Maybe I was just lucky with her, but since adopting her I would never hesitate to adopt another “Nakie.” They really are not more difficult to care for than any other rat - I think any rat can health problems, be it a furry or a “nakie,” and every rat needs us to be attentive to possible illness or injury. Of course this is only my experience... Maybe some of your other subscribers will have some very different things to say about their own experiences double rex rats... But I have been very happy and had an easy time with my sweet “Gabby,” the little naked, darling ratty!

[@endlessmtnwildlife]

There's a fantastic video from Isamu Rat Care on why rats need to live in groups. Gemma explains how rats groom each other in places that a single rat can't reach, like between their shoulder blades, and also the sleep patterns of a group versus a single rat. She goes into a lot of detail about it , but to simply sum it up, a rat will not sleep properly if it's alone, leading to stress and stress-related health problems. Plus, all the things you mention in this video. Anyone who watches a group of rats will see how they interact with each other and how important it is.

[@Dasharkkslayer]

4:45 Omg Crumble looked so cuteee

[@darkdemonqueen]

I bought my brothers a pet rat. Eventually it ended up living with the one brother that was really shy. He kept its cage open and every night it would crawl out and cuddle with him in his bed while sleeping. It was a very very smart rat that even knew some commands. When our rat died I had never seen my brother so sad, it was really an exceptional rat and his best friend. Rats are wonderfully smart animals and don’t get enough credit.

[@custard-bun]

Once upon a time,one of my rat bit my finger since I had a cheese crumb on my finger.

[@erin.louise3854]

Luv ur vids 💝🤩

[@asherkarr5096]

The thought of having a lone rat will make them like you more comes from raising exotic pets like birds where they will indeed seem to like you more if you house and raise them without others of their species. And as you said it's seems they like you a lot because you're the ONLY social interaction they recieve

[@alaynaslittlelife6615]

If u haven't already can u make a video talking about mice cage sizes plz im thinking of getting mice or a male mouse and i don't want the cage to be to small

[@IrieRogue]

I adore rats, they're so intelligent and affectionate. It really is awful that people view them in such a negative light. Rat traps and poison/bait make my blood boil.

[@Selkie15]

Crumble is making gradually the transition from large rat to small dog.

[@Gvi80]

1:21 fancy rats actually can’t carry the plague, the kind of rat they descended from the Norwegian rat helped end the plague, the black rats were the one (involuntary) spreading the plague

[@diane9693]

Great video. Very informative. I had a ruby eyed girl called Evie she was the most loving rat I’ve ever had 🐭♥️

[@Two-bananas-for-kevin_larrie]

Could one of your next videos be about your daily pet routine? I love all of them soo much and I want to get rats myself... :)

[@linneafrangipane5785]

i am sooo exited to have pet rats one day. i wanted them since 2018... and it might take another two or three years, but i just know i will be able to have them some day

[@vibes5566]

The "rats with red/ ruby eyes are evil" one just stopped me dead in my tracks, like honestly what? That is the dumbest thing I have ever heard.

[@samshields7793]

I like all your videos but I LOVE this one! Like so many comments already say, thank you for bringing light to all these misconceptions! I get so fed up of silly people believing rubbish about lovely pet rats 🐀 I love my ratty girls so so much and just want more people to know how affectionate, clean, friendly, clever and funny they are xxx

[@shmems96]

I have a ruby eyed white rat and she is the sweetest! So playful and silly, I love her so much.

[@z-knightferguson8181]

This is an amazing video, rats are very good pets that will eat most snacks you give them, very cute and simple creatures. And as we see in this video they like their cute enclosures and btw the ladder is adorable it's the sides with colored steps 😍

[@Mandy-dh8oc]

3:31 And that is how I wish to live

[@Speckletail]

i have six rats, two I just got today. Two are 8 months, 3 are 2 months and one is 1 month. (i have the older ones in a separate cage with each other) It makes me absolutely disgusted and sad that people think these things, also I have a question, i'm thinking about getting another friend for my older rats, do you have any experience with getting older rats? if so how can i get some? Usually breeders only sell young ones so it would mean a lot to me!

[@jaybird4636]

Do these apply to mice too

[@wmj1860]

Love how we're already experiencing a new plague in this day and age.

[@Emiology]

The common denominator is always peoples bad habits and not the animals

[@bpgk2007]

I've had rats for over 20 years and have never been bitten

[@bubblys_diary]

Claim your “I don’t even own rats” ticket here

[@bubblys_diary]

@@katherinepearce4189 me too :)

[@haddenguineas3084]

I just lost my boys so im rat less just now

[@natipilorz2958]

I'm getting 3 females soon!

[@Karla-rb5jg]

Nope but I do have 2 mice 😌😌

[@bazzbruh]

I have 4 but I’ll still like lol

[@vinex8992]

HI EMI IM A HUGE FAN ALSO IM EARLY

[@bree5229]

I love your channel sm ur so cute and informative! I have a question.. i've has store bought rats for almost a year now and they're still super skittish with me. I also just got a male rat from a breeder and he's adoooorbs. Have any tips for me? I love my babies so much I just want them to like me a lil

[@Fleabittenskin]

I learned that the reason that why the rats can have red eyes like that. Apparently it’s just a lot of blood vessels, but it’s cool!

[@taranmcallister4330]

I just found your channel and now I want rats so bad! I had no idea they’re such an affectionate pet. Sadly I’m not entirely sure I have enough space in my apartment to give them a big enough home that they can really enjoy :(

[@sandraforeman620]

Truth: No one owns a rat! The rat owns you! My two keep me busy wanting to play! I have a great cage but I leave the door open so they can run & play. A cage isn't really good for rats!

[@Gardengatesdiaries]

I love raaaats so much! But I'm terribly allergic 😭 so I live vicariously through you haha 🥰

[@kaleleaff]

I also have a very bad allergy to rats, however, I still keep them, if you want I can give some tips about living with them with allergies ^^

[@Gardengatesdiaries]

@@kaleleaff oh thank you but I don't think I'd risk having rats again, I felt so bad when I had to rehome mine after a year of having them, my allergies developed suddenly and I tried for so long to keep them but in the end I just couldn't breathe. So I'm too scared to go through that again but thank you so much I really appreciate it!

[@kaleleaff]

@@Gardengatesdiaries that’s understandable!! And you’re welcome!

[@Nekogirl2543]

My little Albino girl is one is so sweet. I think people are used to the idea that creatures with red eyes are evil.

[@theonewithallthepets8503]

I know I have a Siamese with red eyes and he's the sweetest

[@bellepepper2822]

Can someone help me out with some advice- one of my rats is sneezing every other second is this just a little thing or something I need to visit the vet for ?

[@jessd6393]

Crumble is so precious 😊

[@moonsun7563]

Very random question but I’m wondering if rats can have oat milk since they can eat oats? I just adopted two boys and was curious about this.

[@kalenadams1918]

I've heard a lot of weird, mean and just plain stupid things about rats but it's almost always from people who have never met or owned rats, people who have had pet rats or even just played with a friend's usually think they're the cutest, sweetest, most brilliant little creatures on the planet! Of the misconceptions I've heard the most common include "They're filthy", "They're stupid", "They're really inexpensive to keep" and "They're all wild rats even if they live in a cage" none of which is true. I don't think I can pinpoint the single worst rat myth I've heard but some of the more damaging ones include "They don't need their tails/you can dock the tail if you don't like it", " You can keep their cage outside", " They need milk until they're 6 months old" and "Males and females can visit with each other as long as the female isn't in heat". I bet you that last one has resulted in a lot of accidental litters since it's really hard for an inexperienced owner to figure out when a female goes into heat!

[@booklover2190]

My dad always said that if we got rats they would attract other wild rodents. I don't know what changed his mind(or if he even changed his mind at all) but now I have rats so...

[@dontuse101]

Your profile picture is the cutest! Aww my goats adorable!

[@booklover2190]

@@dontuse101 thx! and yes, they are adorable :D

[@casperr3709]

Thanks for making this video!! My parents keep saying rats/mice carry diseases all the time and I could get them, like, I’m not getting a random rat/mouse from the street or smthn??

[@petejones7878]

I watched a docu on the box , and it concluded that it was not in fact fleas living on rats that spread the plague but body lice ,as you correctly said it was more to do with the slums that people were forced to live in back in the 1600s . It was just that those conditions attracted wild rats ,and were just coincidental

[@trevormiddleton2979]

Super early haven't finished the video yet but commenting for the algorithm😊