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Rats, often underestimated and misunderstood, are incredibly intelligent, social, and affectionate creatures. Despite their reputation, rats are actually clean animals that groom themselves regularly. They are highly trainable and can learn tricks, respond to their names, and even use a litter box. Rats also possess a curious and playful nature, making them entertaining companions. These small rodents have a strong sense of companionship and thrive in pairs or small groups, enjoying human interaction as well. With their gentle and friendly demeanor, rats make excellent pets for both children and adults alike.
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[@TheLoraxProtectoroftheTrees]

Miniature schnauzer

[@eddieblancher7557]

Manta Ray!

[@Kim.Ju-ae]

@@flufypigeon i hate hamsters too

[@fatimasarwar9782]

Gray francolin

[@gabrielgacak2454]

Pls do burowing owl pls pls pls

[@Jake_Kowalski7]

"Rats need high-quality rat food" rats in my attic: "the taste of cement is great 🤤"

[@Phenomenal14901]

You have a cement attic?

[@Jake_Kowalski7]

@@Phenomenal14901 No, I have cement ,,on" my attic. I'm Bob the builder

[@susetteramos]

They are not food 🤬🤬🤬

[@_traumatizedOrin_GT]

Damn, when I first read this I didn't see the t at the end of cement

[@TheStoicNinja]

Cement? Try things like money and important documents. It's almost like the more important it is, the more it tastes like pizza to them

[@Dionaea_floridensis]

Ah yes, the "immeasurable heartbreak in 2 years" pet

[@vocaltune6504]

That's my issue with getting one. 2 years later...*dead*

[@lauraw2526]

Mine lived 3 years. I still miss her.

[@TheRatLover51]

videos: have atleast 2 rats. me: proceeds to have 48 rats 😳 edit: I mean 47

[@weeezy3028]

Mine lived for 4 years 2 months, after she passed away I never had the guts to get another pet

[@spacedrake8364]

@@weeezy3028 Rats are so sweet, I'm sorry for your loss.

[@therandommemecat7738]

Rat can even cook a 5 stars meal for you

[@harrisonbetker2271]

And rats have been known to train turtles in the way of ninjistu.

[@DaRealEaze]

Bruh 😅

[@harrisonbetker2271]

@@user-qb2fb7eu9w you can stop kissing China's ass.

[@subspace_tripmine-i5r]

Aha

[@solidturtle6910]

Les veres des amoureux sont comme le bon vin~

[@FletchChokieboe]

they’re actually omnivores, and while fruits, veggies, and pellets can cut it, they actually love cooked eggs! they can have a little bit of cheese too, it’s like cake to them in that it’s super tasty but too much will make them sick. and sometimes my rats tried to nibble on me while “grooming” my fingers, but only ever really bit me if i was wearing gloves to clean their cage as they didn’t know my hands were under there. They also make this grinding noise with their teeth called bruxing that means they’re happy! if they’re super happy and bruxing really hard, their eyes will boggle out, which can look a little concerning but doesn’t hurt them at all.

[@harxxa6436]

Don’t forget the human flesh! :)

[@FletchChokieboe]

@@harxxa6436 oh, sorry, i totally forgot that one. My bad!

[@kaosuri]

my babies are addicted to eggs whenever we have hard boiled or scrambled eggs for breakfast 😭 (3 times or twice a week)

[@skiddadleskidoodle4585]

They also love eating clothes, documents, maybe even cement, and I'm convinced they can draw nutritional value from litterally any object they can fit inside their mouth im not even playing and some of them somehow get huge in the worst conditions, ergo NY rats

[@JLynn680]

Rats make amazing pets. I’ve had several through the years. Worst thing about them is they only live around 2 years. Females are susceptible to cancer. It would always break my heart that they’d leave us so soon. But they’re intelligent, so much fun, friendly, and will follow you around like puppies. And yes, they are sociable, so are always happiest with at least 1 rat buddy, but will still love their human companions.

[@Alucard45000]

Overbreeding is one reason for that, rats lived longer before than they do now. My mom had a rat that lived til the ripe of age of 9 years old.

[@shapeshiftingmedallion3974]

​@@Alucard45000 thats awesome

[@shapeshiftingmedallion3974]

​@@Alucard45000Sad that overbreeding is causing it tho :(

[@StudioMod]

@@shapeshiftingmedallion3974Eh, he's not 100% right. They have shorter lives mostly because of their nature as being prey animals. They're honestly the best pets, but in the wild, they live even shorter, usually less than a year. The issue is that predation has made natural selection unable to weed out genetic conditions, like: mycoplasma, hind leg degeneration, rampant amounts of cancer and tumors, bad vision, diabetes, kidney and heart disease, teeth malocclusion, and powerful allergies.

[@hermanpesina6328]

So by next year its safe to say all these rats will be dead

[@lv8164]

The most important piece of advice is: Get either only females or only males, unless you want an army of rats in no time.

[@mandyfilman4977]

If i didint have such a small house i would want a rat army 😭 theyd just run all over the place though

[@mightytaiger3000]

Bring on the army😍

[@thegreatgoldfilms6311]

What if the rats are spayed/neutered?

[@ProGamingProphecy]

​@@QwertyoUipHmm.. imagine using this strategy when buying a house and requesting a lower cost 😂 just release to let them play, take pictures like the home is infested, and then call them all back to you for extraction 😂

[@ibtgb2]

Ummm… I mean I kinda want a rat army now. I didn’t even want one rat before you said this but now I’m definitely getting a male and female rat and you’ll see me as the new theocratic fascist dictator of Ratistan which is what I’ll be renaming the United States and Canada combined.

[@enraikow6109]

Reading the comments, never have i ever seen a factor of animal care so paramount to an animal's life as much as a rat's companionship with another rat.

[@sweettangerines8182]

In simple, regular terms/language:. "after I read the comments, I learned that the most important thing to consider, when keeping a rat/rats is the fact that they thrive in groups of 2 or more. It's very important that rats are never kept alone. Whenever possible, please keep rats in groups of 2 or more. ... If I may add. This advice about companionship goes for lots of other rodents eg: rabbits, Guinea pigs, capybaras, prairie dogs etc

[@TheDorianTube]

People like to parrot other people's good points. 80% of the comment section is about that, and you will STILL find plenty of guys thinking '' That's not enough, they NEED ME, I'm the protagonist, I will be the one that tells them this. It has to be me ''. Even this comment has one of these guys telling OP that 2 rats are important. Thank god you were around bro, the other 1000 weren't clear enough, and OP obviously didn't know about the 2 rats either lol

[@sweettangerines8182]

@@TheDorianTube omg, I KNOW!! 😂 Aren't people SO pathetic and ridiculous? 😂 I mean, the way people care so much about animal welfare that even though there are already existing comments that offer similar advice, losers still decide to offer more advice and guidance about the care of animals. Because those sad folk don't have anything better to do with their time than care about the welfare of animals! I mean... Can you even imagine being such a loser!? 😂 Because only losers care so much about animals, right? Ahh... Awesome to talk to you. You seem like a really cool guy. ☺️❤️

[@RyanD8293]

​@@TheDorianTube you're just jealous because they're (ALL) the (LONE) Man on Fire . . . 🤣

[@user-xe6do4jw8u]

​@@TheDorianTubebro 🔥

[@v0mit_gurl939]

A testament of how smart they are: I feed my rats a mix of hand Blended dry mix and peas. They love the peas so much because they're like junk food due to the sugar content. I've noticed that they've not been eating the dry mix, so today I put in the dry mix first so they have some time to just eat that, and then I'd add the peas later. Frankie just ate the dry mix with no issues, but my other rat, Ducky (he's a lil bit of a porker but I'm making some progress on his weight loss because he's old and old+fat isn't a great combo for rats) was another story. His fat ass was sticking his head in the bowl curling up into a ball and pretending to eat the dry mix. Afterwards he'd pop up and look at me like "om nom nom nom all gone, mommy. Now where are my fcking peas, bish!🤬"

[@kerbal_lE]

The are so smart that they bring their whole family in your house

[@cashview.shorts]

i had rats and they were by far the greatest pets i owned. they never tried to escape their room and would always run to me when i entered the room. good memories

[@FG-bu3jp]

Aren't you afraid of those teeth?

[@cashview.shorts]

@@FG-bu3jp they never bit me. just one little nibble when i first pet glory (the ferocious female) but after that they never did.

[@FG-bu3jp]

@@cashview.shorts oh that's nice I remember being bitten by my sisters pet hamster and they're way smaller lol but I never touched him again 😅

[@kanakpratapsingh8466]

That's sweet

[@cashview.shorts]

@@FG-bu3jp yeah when youre very young and encounter something like that, you fear it for the rest of your life

[@catherinehubbard1167]

Three more things to keep in mind: 1. Rats have short lifespans, usually about 2 years or a bit more. They are prone to tumors near the end of their lives. You can factor in vet bills, and the losses will be heartbreaking. But they are indeed great pets, and once in a while you will encounter a particularly special companion you will especially cherish and never forget. 2. Be very careful to avoid mixing sexes unless you want huge numbers of pups. 3. Rats must constantly gnaw on things to keep their ever-growing teeth under control. They will not bite YOU, but charging cables, electrical wires, furniture, paper, textiles or anything else they can get to is fair game. If you let them roam, you must rat-proof the area and/or supervise.

[@psiduck6101]

Also, rats love to piss everywhere

[@Malleus_Draconia_WakaSama]

Uhhh yes this happened to my bedsheets once XD

[@Its_Goobin_Time]

@@psiduck6101and definitely more so males than females but yeah

[@bichen-up-ur]

2 YEARS? omg my heart would break nvm.

[@veethabeeyt]

time to make a rat army or smth

[@pocketlint4808]

Make sure to get multiple rats! Even playing with your rat as much as possible wont be enough, as they need another rat to wrestle, snuggle, and communcate with

[@rodrigorafael9514]

Don't they transmit diseases?

[@bleachstain3952]

⁠​⁠@@DrippyPlayz1I’ll feed your python to my Philippine eagle .🥵😈🤭.

[@somerandommexican5681]

@@DrippyPlayz1a bit cruel but a snakes gotta eat, just make sure you don’t become a serial killer

[@dabestboi7509]

@@DrippyPlayz1 so cool, thinking your funny about talking like that. Id feed you to an mountain lion if i could.

[@thiago292]

​@@DrippyPlayz1ohh, so edgy.

[@user-un3iw9ch7h]

This is really important that I never see mentioned, NEVER KEEP YOUR RATS IN A CAGE WITH A WIRE MESH FLOOR FOR THEM TO WALK ON. This will lead to them contracting BUMBLE FOOT, and it's extremely painful and debilitating as well as incurable. I was sold rats from a pet store and the cage they recommend had a wire floor. A year or so later both my rats suddenly started hobbling around and could no longer run or jump. I found out what it was and was outraged that the pet store sold me this and doomed my rats to a life of pain. There was nothing I could do to help them besides try and make the rest of their life's as comfortable and pain free as I could. One of them died prematurely and then the other died of a broken heart I'm sure. I am still upset about this all these years later. Please inform any rat owners you know if they have their rats in any cage where primarily they have to walk on wire so they can get a new cage before it's too late.

[@tgm4650]

I've had many rats, and i see a lot of people being sad about how short they live. After crying many times because of their death, i simply started being fine with it, not because i don't care but because now i think that living 2~4 years is actually fine to them and even if it is too little, it's awesome that i can make their short lives so happy and out of worries.

[@Aethelhadas]

Unrelated but I am struggling with human deaths and this makes me remember someone telling me "Getting to exist is an exceedingly rare opportunity considering the scale of universe that is quite possibly lifeless, which then reminds me that we’re not even really “supposed to” be here in the first place. So when I think of death I realize that it’s actually the default way of things for us as life forms, to not exist. Life is so incredibly rare and I think of life as kind of a blooper in the universe. Realizing this feels like an existential crisis at first, but then over time it’s actually comforting emotionally. Because it’s easier to accept the deaths of others when you think of how little a chance we had to be born in the first place. This mindset makes it much easier to handle the loss of loved ones, it’s just the way of the universe. Nothing more, nothing less" I feel that yours and this person's mindset, really gives me some peace about my biggest fear, which is losing a loved one(pet included). 2 years is a gift for the rat and a gift for the world to have that precious rat!

[@prateekdgr8one123]

​@@AethelhadasRead Bhagavad Gita to know more about life

[@nunpho]

​@james.p4579you actually believe that happened? Would you believe someone that said they did all that today?

[@Drekromancer]

@@Aethelhadas What a beautiful sentiment. It brought me a surprising amount of peace. Thank you for sharing. ❤

[@TelevisionCrews]

​@@Aethelhadasthat's why lately my way of thinking about life is that it is quite normal for us to not exist. I'm the eternity of the universe we only exist in a tiny amount of time.

[@_tripalong]

DO NOT KEEP ONLY ONE RAT. They're extremely reliant on their social bonds with other rats to thrive. If you get only one, it's life will be miserable no matter how much you play with it.

[@4321grp]

How about getting a cat to play with the rat?

[@mr.shortism]

You cant sleep over night with the rat, be at home with it constantly, fit in its bed with it for snuggles, groom it, or do anything a rat buddy could do

[@_tripalong]

@@mr.shortism exactly

[@SubscribeForBurger]

Yeah. Get at least 20 rats and make sure that they are 10 males and 10 females. They will not get bored, neither will you😏

[@janeemflores]

So that's why Scabbers looked depressed.

[@Bone_Incidents]

NEVER EVER GET ONE RAT no matter what you do, you're not a rat.

[@impulsiveurge5837]

yeah dont get rats they are disgusting

[@rabidsetssf2820]

@@impulsiveurge5837 dont be racist

[@Bone_Incidents]

@@impulsiveurge5837 L opinion

[@jmanruules]

@@rabidsetssf2820 huhh?

[@channelrandom2225]

What about six nine ?

[@2boysyou2be]

"Rats can carry diseases" Where do you think they get the rats from? The subway!?

[@user-je4bc4fr3e]

Did you know that the rat in my house scared me so bad im shaking rn and he peed all over my room and drank my mango soda 💀 , that btch was a fat classic brown ass pink tail rat im so scared that being in a haunted movie would be better than this situation 😭

[@quleer1671]

​@@user-je4bc4fr3e🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@user-je4bc4fr3e]

@Kosin-zs9il a wild rat drank all my mango soda 😢

[@shananabonquiqui4264]

😂​@@user-je4bc4fr3e I used to get like 2 hours of sleep if I was lucky because I was so terrified of the sounds in my dark room at night

[@louthinator]

"if you get 1 rat" don't say that.. seriously, DON'T give people the idea of just getting 1 rat because humans physically cannot spend enough time with a rat to satisfy its social needs and the loneliness makes them absolutely miserable and can even kill them. I don't know how much I need to emphasise this but GET 2 RATS MINIMUM! I love rats but unfortunately I can't bring myself to own one because of their short lifespans... I'd much rather have a long term companion which is why I own reptiles.

[@izzy6032]

It’s not just about how much time is spent with them, but about the bonds between rats. They don’t bond with humans the same way, we can’t give them the same things they’d get from another rat.

[@louthinator]

@@izzy6032 point still stands, never say "if you get 1 rat..." that posibility should never cross anyone's mind when getting them as pets.

[@J_Lynn]

yes, we had two when I was a small child. They were fantastic pets. Unfortunately, one of them passed from cancer. The other was not the same afterwards, she was very obviously so incredibly miserable, and passed shortly after. I would love to own more, but after that heartbreak I just can't bring myself to.

[@rollihd714]

@@louthinator some gonna do it either way

[@shafayetarish5616]

I'm not even getting one

[@kingcc9999]

Rats always seem like amazing pets despite the stigma behind them my only problem is their lifespan. They live for a few years which is too short for me but long enough to rip my heart out when they pass away

[@beatrizbatista8647]

THIS!

[@soft.nd.golden]

YES

[@soft.nd.golden]

So sweet I had 2 albino females when I was a child. They were so lovely and extremely intelligent and trainable. My sister and i and my mom trained ours to ring a bell when they wanted out of their cage..they had a litter box.. they did cute tricks and ate rice krispies out of our lips. They were like little puppies! my mother fell so deeply in love with them. Unfortunately after a couple years one got sick. My mom paid for her to have mammary tumors removed 2x and eventually they just came back and we had to let her pass.. soon after her death her companion passed away from heart break and she also suffered from the mammary tumors as well. I guess they are a common problem with them. Their names were Peanut and Buttercup... rest in peace little angels 🐁 🐭 ❤ (my mom was so heartbroken about the loss of these little angels that she said she could never have another pair because their bonds are so deep and they don't live long.. {note: the rats we bought were 2 feeder rats we saved from petco or the like. Not sure if other species live longer})

[@wannabewyvern]

yeah they seem like amazing pets but I could never get one bc of this

[@soft.nd.golden]

@AlexaY82 I like your point of view thank you for sharing. I feel that as I've had to rehome quite a few different snakes bevause I had to move across the country to leave my abuser. Thanks for opening my eyes to a different way to think about this.

[@notactuallyreal.]

It’s so cute watching rats use their little hands and pick up food with them

[@livmontenegro2081]

Yes adorable

[@slaythembeforeme]

Rats don't even have hands though lol

[@MsLH208]

& teacups❤

[@nunpho]

​@@whatthedogdoin284they don't but ok

[@TheStoicNinja]

Tigers are also cute but I'd never own one as a pet though

[@emitindustries8304]

I had 2 male rats, brothers, named Sneezy and Snorkel. Snorkel had a breathing trait where he went "snork-snork" all the time. Sneezy sneezed alot. I taught sneezy to run up my arm on command. He liked to sit on my shoulders when I was in the kitchen, and receive treats.

[@r3gret2079]

I had 2 rats. They are such fun lil creatures. I used to take my first out to do gardening with me, but he jept eating my lil cherry tomatoes. My second had an open cage, n he was a lil explorer. I would take that lil dude EVERYWHERE. His favorite place to go was the super market. So many people would come up to see him. I took that as an opportunity to teach people about rats, that they aren't just filthy rodents, but some of the smartest n funniest lil goobers. I absolutely LOVE rats. So darn cute.

[@noahzero9380]

Nasty taking a rat to a super market. Absolutely disgusting.

[@r3gret2079]

@noahzero9380 you'll survive, probably.

[@the_greatest_unicorn]

​@noahzero9380 fancy rats dont have any diseases. It's the street rats that are the problem and carry diseases everywhere.

[@iskrhog]

​@@noahzero9380why are you going at the supermarket then?

[@FinalBossOfCanada]

@@noahzero9380you are the type of person to kick cats, aren’t you?

[@marcusinfestus1333]

I miss my rat. One more thing to keep in mind; They live for like, 2 years. Mine lasted almost 3. You get attached and then they have to go. It's not easy; but it's worth it.

[@Sir_Rat6225]

i really want pet rats and this is the thing that resists me from getting them, my older sister had hamsters all her life so she had this situation but i think she got used to it after a while. the thing that matters to me is that they had a nice long life full of fun and will think of me when they pass away❤

[@rustyfisher2081]

​@@Sir_Rat6225i really like your thinking on this

[@ChromisPasqueflowerBowerbird]

doesnt sound worth it at all

[@rustyfisher2081]

@@ChromisPasqueflowerBowerbird suffering is a part of life, and with something like this you'll have some happy memories along with it

[@theoneandonlymagnum]

Please tell me you did not have only one rat... keep them in pairs at least!

[@Victori.A1]

It's nice seeing people being nice to them for once.

[@johndiddilyjoe6258]

Well you realise 99% of interactions between humans and rats are negative right? It's not like humans want to hate them but they eat food,destroy living spaces and spread disease.

[@donkey7922]

Agreed

[@erinboateng5961]

Tell that to a New Yorker and you’ll get the side eye treatment😭

[@spookieboogi6161]

In New York these things are huge seen one the size of a small dog I knew then that the sewers were not for me:

[@DiggitySlice]

I've never ever seen someone being mean to a pet rat on YT. Disease ridden pests, however, caused the black plague, and need to be exterminated.

[@dariusstefanrotaru-duca2790]

First day: awww so cute 1 month: He ate my couch

[@YuichiTamaki]

I heard they are great chefs too!

[@AidenAimeeLeach]

Iconic since one of my pet rats is named Remy

[@kingsnakke6888]

Agreed. As shown by the hit mecha anime movie Ratatouille

[@angelalewis3645]

😂

[@terrestrial65]

Yes, they will cook a great dish, but then eat it all!😂

[@AlimTetramorph]

The biggest downside of rats is the lifespan.

[@MinstrelSentFromAnotherLand]

On god. I had two rats, got em as babies, never knew how fucking cool a rat could be, and how much I could love them. That was the shortest 2 years of my life. I’ll never own another, solely for that reason. RIP Mashonka and Poilu

[@LeviBulger]

Especially if you also own a cat.

[@wrg_101]

​@National3730please re-read your sentence

[@John-X]

yeah if ppl have issues with the lifespan, u should get a Guinea Pig. they are basically just big hampters.

[@joostine3720]

@@wrg_101minor typos tbh, just take out the it and replace where with were

[@katamine11]

I never realized how cute rats actually are!

[@AXYER]

And now you know!! :D They're super adorable pets!

[@amberkerr2333]

They are the cutest :-)

[@OGWimoTapia]

Sadly rats formed part of a plague so that’s why in a lot of people heads they are dirty animals and they don’t like them. But in reality just like a cat or a dog. A rat can be a pet and can be trained too. If anybody tells you a rat is the worst animal to have as a pet always remember that even tho is cruel science chose these animals because they are indeed smart. I personally own cats and birds of of my life. But if anything I would love to have a pet rat one day.

[@alpha_jasperflair1097]

@@OGWimoTapiarats only formed the plague because they became dirty and poisonous, it wasnt their fault, humans were abusing nature so nature striked back at us. Our purpose in this world was to take care of nature and every living creatures and what we all did was abuse it, which is why our earth is becoming dirty infested with many diseases.

[@toontown9854]

The Media

[@glap_T-T]

DO NOT BATHE YOUR RATS. Unless they are sick, too old, or have trouble grooming

[@MicahMG999]

Rats can catch cold from that right?

[@CrysPhoenix]

Just a friendly reminder that no human can ever replace another rat. No matter how much time you spend with it. Never get just one

[@PCRieffer]

Is it ok to get 2 female or 2 male or should it be a male and a female?

[@aaronzielsdorff803]

@@PCRieffer yes, its ok as long as the rats dont show agressive behavior or sexual (unless u want baby rats

[@CrysPhoenix]

@@PCRieffer Males and females have different behaviours and (in some cases) needs! Do plenty of research before commiting! Any pair of rats can work together if they show no signs of aggression regardless of gender. Though be warned that male×female pairings can lead to sexual agression even if they've been neutered/spayed. If the rats are from different litters, or haven't been introduced previously I'd suggest slowly introducing them in a neutral environment over the course of a few days. to avoid possible harm between them. Monitor them closely during this time. Don't worry if they "fight" a bit with eachother, rats playfight all the time just for fun or for dominance.

[@Metal_junk]

Then there better be a “buy one - get one free” discount

[@thato8000]

but what if I dress up in my rat costume and then play with it

[@brendalynnogotaisaguedecas2526]

I used to own rats as my pets and they definitely r great companions. Theyre so fun to watch while they play amongst each other and with people. I miss them.

[@mr.thammisses6119]

Ik you miss them we miss are rats too. It feels amazing that we can give them the best lives they could ever get. They all up in heaven bruxin and tackling each other.

[@nolby1758]

How are they while roaming? I know they chew.

[@brendalynnogotaisaguedecas2526]

@@nolby1758 mine never chewed on anything that they weren't supposed to. I also never just left them alone while I let them out of their homes to play. I had several of them bc they were family- mom, dad and 6 kids. Like in the video, I made them a play structure to keep them occupied outside of their tank and interacted with them. What's unique about mine was that they acted like dogs in a way. They all had names and would come to me when called, lick me to show me affection, and would sit for special treats among other little behaviors. It was quite fascinating.

[@AMAZINGDAVE]

Can i get a rat whilst i have a cat?

[@1999bishop]

@@AMAZINGDAVEonly if the rat is the same size as the cat

[@Cocostinkypaws]

The clip they showed for the “bored and depressed” rat😭😭

[@Seamannon]

I was about to write the same thing, then I saw your comment. That little fluff hanging in a pink hamock like that!

[@davidvento5481]

They didn’t show the empty liquor and pill bottles laying around the bottom of his cage. *Covid effed him up baaad!*

[@Ajay-up7sx]

Are u that rat?

[@Cocostinkypaws]

@@Ajay-up7sx yes it’s me

[@caomouse8829]

"Rats are intelligent and social creatures" "Well they are, but I am not"

[@TheMissileHappy]

If only they lived longer :( I don't think I'd be ready to say goodbye so relatively soon after getting them.

[@emmabery8594]

"to you rats are only there for a little bit but for the rat you are there forever." -a wise person.

[@Shmandalf]

Yeah, most of the one's I've had were about 2 years. On the plus side, they're great for kids because they're easy to care for and not such a big commitment like a dog (or even a turtle or snake).

[@Kayther33]

​@@emmabery8594 i only heard that part of only stay with me for little time

[@Mozzyguy]

​@@emmabery8594 friendly rat focast, right?

[@emmabery8594]

@@Mozzyguy how did you know 🤫

[@inciacci549]

The "bored and depressed" rat is such a mood ngl.

[@Nerf_Jeez]

IT ISS!

[@Nyomin09]

They also boggle. Dont freak out when their eyes slightly move out of their head

[@nakedramcswain4383]

Wait what😢

[@stephengonsalves9705]

​@@nakedramcswain4383They have a tendency to do that when they're happy or relaxed. It's weird, but also little cute(once you get used to it).

[@steffizabel7863]

Bruxing and boggling is the sweetest 'i love you' i evee get from a pet. One of our rats likes to lay down near my head, than bruxing and boggling and when i looks at him, i know, he knows, that he do this only because of his love of our compainingship. I go on the other side of Couch and soon he seeks a place to be near my head, lays down... boggling, bruxing, waiting to get pets, or Cola or cookies 😂😂😂

[@terrestrial65]

​@nakedramcswain4383 no worries, it's adorable!

[@nakedramcswain4383]

@@terrestrial65 you promise 😅

[@BlvckSvnArt]

Before getting one, get in mind that there is a high chance of having strong allergic reaction to them. I used to have a lot of pet rats, but whenever they even slightly touched me with their fur or anything, i’ve got a really strong rash, itchiness and redness. Especially their urine, because it contains high amount of amonia (Oh, and the smell of it is STRONG AS HELL). So please, consider it properly and i’d recommend to spend some time with your friend’s pet rat before you’d get one.

[@usernameisusernam]

True, when I get scratched from them running over me the scratches get bumpy and super itchy

[@temoharri8848]

That one that jumped up on that man’s arm when he motioned for it to come up was truly nice to see. 😊

[@anynamewilldoUSA]

My girls know their names and come when they're called. They know numerous other words and phrases and react accordingly AND they poop only in their potty. There's a yt channel called "Shadow the Rat" and it's ran by a lady named Esther. The things she's taught her rats to do is nothing short of amazing. Another channel is ran by a man who has 6 rats. He lets them out to freeroam around his apartment and when it's time for them to go home he shouts "RAT TRAIN" and they all come running up his arms and into their cage, just like a little train. Rats are fabulous pets❤

[@acanthafiore]

Major downside to a pet rat is they live a much shorter life. Cats & dogs you can expect to have around for at least a decade, rats on the other hand is like 2 years.

[@daMillenialTrucker]

guess im not getting a rat, i would be devastated if my best friend died :((( im assuming its because of how insanely fast their metabolic system

[@National_3730]

@@daMillenialTruckerbut just because there not there for you whole life doesn’t mean anything at all instead think of it like this: you’re there for their whole life just know they could live a happy life instead of getting eaten by a snake

[@jumbo6498]

So the Ratatouille died 15 years ago 😭

[@jeanremi8384]

Welp, eveeything dies, if that's something people are against, they should plant a tree. Or have a turtle.

[@acanthafiore]

@@jeanremi8384 trees and turtles die too

[@Tyrexthecreaturedesigner]

Can I put one on my head and it pilots me like a jaeger in the kitchen?

[@Darian_Roblox]

I don’t think so

[@Tyrexthecreaturedesigner]

@@Darian_Roblox dang it. There go my ratatouille dreams

[@itemboy6814]

Well, there is only one way to know.

[@nandansho]

You have to insert it into your Brain..make sure you make a Buzz Lightyear suit for it to...

[@usernameisusernam]

From an actual owner, don’t only get one even if you spend a lot of time with it. You are not a substitute for another rat. It’s like spending your whole life never seeing another human ever again, just a cat. Cats are great, but still not enough. I wouldn’t call it easy either, I personally find it harder than taking care of my dog. And they aren’t really short-term pets despite their short lifespan. You kind of just get more and more as some begin to die to keep the amount of rats you have above 1. And of course you have to slowly build that connection with it, remember, they have teeth and can bite. You have to take that time to get them to trust and love you or you might get a bloody finger. I’ve had one of my girls for a little over a year. I got her from the pet store as a feeder and she’s still not really used to me. Bit me for the first time a few days ago after I had to lure her out of a hole from under the sink and closed it off when she tried running back. Despite that, they’re probably the most docile pet I’ve ever owned. I have heard of a problem with some unneautered males being bitey though. They have extremely strong bites and can bite clean through bone if they want to, which rarely happens even if they want to bite you. Oh, and pet rats don’t carry the plague

[@johncheney950]

I had 2 of them, and they were so sweet. They just dont live very long . Broke my heart when they died.

[@sdlock83]

There is this female KZbinr who made a video addressing rats' unfairly short lifespan, advising is not to grieve when your pet rat passes away from old age, stating that the short lifespan also comes with a lifetime of love and fulfillment from their points of view... and that even though pets rats are but two to three years to us, we are their EVERYTHING.

[@kev_x1]

They just live 2-3 years or something. Ye that's not much but rats are cute and very cute

[@allysontousignant591]

Rats are definitely misunderstood creatures, they are very clean animals and very loyal to their owners, people need to stop demonizing these wonderful pets

[@ChanceOfOne344254]

They’re just known for being out in the wild and carrying diseases When domesticated of course they’re clean

[@creeperminecraft294]

Rats are seen as the polar opposite of very clean animals by most people, i got 2 rats and they are very clean

[@oscaralegre3683]

​@@creeperminecraft294pets rats are clean but street rats are not

[@Alltimefox]

I mean if people lived in New York, you would understand the stereotype

[@allysontousignant591]

@@Alltimefox I understand, I was referring to the pets not pests

[@Darian_Roblox]

Aw they are adorable!

[@Darian_Roblox]

@@AurbreyCampbell I mean some rats are adorable but others not too much

[@DreYeon]

​@Aurbrey Campbell Are YOU joking ironic with that pfp 😂

[@DreYeon]

@Aurbrey Campbell Lmao you mistake a rat from the streets with pet rats. Whats next your frenchie is a Wolf 😅 Besides money doesn't make it cleaner or cuter idk why you even mention it smh.

[@DreYeon]

@Aurbrey Campbell If you have so many questions maybe stop talking and arguing then? But that's your opinion if you find them not cute but they are definitely not disgusting lol you thinking to much of city rats.

[@Darian_Roblox]

wha- why is there an argument in the reply section..?

[@wormsinmymoutjh]

you should never get only one rat, no matter how much attention to give to it. They need another rat, a companion that’s on their level, to be with all the time. It’s like if a human could only be around a dog and never another person. Of course there are exceptions for some especially aggressive rats, but you shouldn’t find out about that till puberty. And rats are not easy to care for. They are incredible, intelligent, and sweet pets- but they are also an incredible commitment. Do not underestimate how much work time and money goes into caring for rats, trust me.

[@_anushka_draws]

"They need a diet of fresh fruits" bro the wild rats in my house are stealing soap bars that smell like lemon 😭

[@SetuwoKecik]

We're literally have a kids' song about soap-eating rat here in indonesia XD

[@hecticmojo4532]

I miss my ratters. They are pocket puppies

[@anonym1694]

NEVER get just one rat. You cannot replace one of their kind!!!

[@rickm4853]

Not if you wear a rat suit all the time

[@glenda9659]

Rats in Internet:😎🥰😍😇 Rats outside my House:😡☠️👹👺😈👿

[@davidmouzayek3764]

I had a free roaming rat pet (Hercules) in my apartment. Would ONLY do his business in my bedside bedside draw, but sleep in the other one. Didn’t even teach him that I’ve had pets my whole life up until now, being 37. They’re all in my heart, but he is the best pet I’ve ever had for multiple reasons Fearless. Even when i vacuumed and had people over. VERY sociable. Even hung out with me when I would watch tv. Even had a little wine with me. Very calm cool and collective. And attacked a snake, which is how I found him in my friends snake cage. Made a deal with my friend to keep him if he’s alive before I leave, hence the name “Hercules”

[@user-uw4vm7hw8w]

lol cute rat

[@therooster2734]

Rats. We’re the rats. We’re the rats. We creep at night, we stalk at night. We’re the rats 🐀

[@Paige_Edgley]

So true!!!!!. 💜

[@coweenuh453]

“If you’re thinking about getting one rat” NO. If you have one. You can have 2+. There’s no significant differences in care or resources. Please don’t share videos that normalize owning one rat. Everything else was wonderful but they shouldn’t be kept alone unless under extremely rare circumstances

[@leeyubinsproperty]

getting only one rat is animal abuse, they will get depression and pass away without a ratty friend

[@stevennguyen4993]

I'd even go as far as say that 3 is the minimum, which means more space, more maintenance, and more commitment. However, I also tend to argue that dogs need to be kept in social pairs. If they're "social animal" or considered a "pack animal", there should be 2 (preferably more) of the same species in one group (or for dogs, same breeds)

[@User_92020]

I just bought a rat and hamster that should be good enough.

[@leeyubinsproperty]

@@User_92020 thats abusing BOTH those animals..... rats need more rat companions while hamsters should be kept separately from others... please tell me you knew that and are just trying to troll, this isnt very funny.

[@User_92020]

@@leeyubinsproperty Why do people care so much that I only have one rat? Why does it matter to them?

[@vanilla7349]

"if you're only getting one rat-" no, stop right there, do NOT get one rat. They NEED the companionship of another RAT, which can provide them with things a human simply cannot. It's not hard to not be a crappy owner, get two or get none.

[@EddVCR]

They really are affectionate, adorable, and so smart. It’s really too bad that they have such short lives 😢

[@Jayjaythejetplain]

Why did they make the perfect creature and than make them live 2 years.

[@EddVCR]

@@Jayjaythejetplain I agree, Jay Jay.

[@chrismorring3352]

@@Jayjaythejetplain but stupid criminals outlive everybody until karma takes them out.

[@artiacannon487]

​@@JayjaythejetplainThey reproduce at such a high rate and in large litters. Lower animals in the food chain tend to do this as they are often prey for larger creatures. I am fond of rodents, but nature has a place for all creatures.

[@davidware9549]

@@artiacannon487the reason is the cells inside small animals burn energy at a much higher rate

[@janao910]

Rats have a better life then me😂

[@SpitefulAZ]

Me too bro.

[@Numi_numi]

No, specially you live in someones house and found u to kill you

[@laradavenport903]

​@@Numi_numi What?? What are talking about!? Talk in proper English!😅

[@3rdWorldNola]

The old dishwasher at my college job once told me "never trust anyone with a pet rat 🐀." Sounded funny and it stuck with me. 😊

[@olivierjansen-kollerie]

Calling Micah a rat is a serious insult to them as a species

[@dennisdreck563]

Whos micah ?

[@Iam_just_a_hindu]

@@dennisdreck563 A prophet 😐

[@truly556]

its a fucking name, infact its common

[@IllIIIIllIIllll]

​@@dennisdreck563 Micah Bell

[@michaelfoley906]

Goddamn I hate Micah. I also love rats. But the way Arthur says, "You rat..." is just so damn good. So I'm allowing it.

[@OldeVikingOriginal]

Wish we had a guide like this for humans and their needs..

[@Irrelevant_blackie]

That would be the LONGEST and most complicated guide ever😭

[@b1njjj95]

Impossible since every human is engineered differently and what might work for 1 human might not work for another.

[@OldeVikingOriginal]

@@b1njjj95 Isn't that only mental? Physically we're mostly the same right.

[@Irrelevant_blackie]

@@OldeVikingOriginal But wouldn't the guide be a mental guide??

[@OldeVikingOriginal]

@@Irrelevant_blackie Hmm, you might be right there. Though there are a ton of guides for the mental side of things already; for example the stoic writings.

[@KlutzyNinjaKitty]

Something that’s important yet not mentioned: Rats have VERY SHORT lifespans. Even when kept in captivity as pets. Typically they only live ~2-4 years with the oldest recorded rat only living up to 7 years old. They’re like the anti-parrot in this regard. If that’s going to be a problem for you, then you really shouldn’t get rats.

[@Sargeras147]

Rat to its owner after a year : ''I trust in thee, as i would any rats''

[@Sharkbait_Soybomb]

Rats are SOOO cute! I don’t know how people hate them so much. Open your hearts people.

[@haarivengassery2799]

It's all cute and fun until blud gives you plaque or chew on your things.

[@JamesYates-lw4tc]

​@@haarivengassery2799Rats dont give people plaque, there prone to diseases but not plaque, also rats that are domesticated are actually very clean

[@MissBlackMetal]

​​​@@JamesYates-lw4tc they meant "plague". In case anyone is curious: Rats are very notorious throughout human history as being INDIRECT vectors of transmission for Yersinia pestis, a.k.a. bubonic plague, a.k.a. Black Death, which killed quite a large number of people in the Middle Ages. They don't directly harbor the Yersinia bacteria that causes it: instead, rat fleas are the primary vector of transmission, and those fleas that live on the rats then become a threat of infection to humans when the human comes in contact with the flea-ridden rat. Anyway, the difference between Yersinia infection in the Middle Ages and now is that now we have the means to easily treat infected people. It's just a problem in very undeveloped areas and when people don't know they have it. So yes, you can still contract bubonic plague, but no, it likely won't kill you -- IF you get medical attention in time.

[@dman375]

feral rats are not fun... Just saying... It's like comparing the Rattle snakes in the field by your house to pet corn snakes.

[@dyannigyn]

Rats are various medium-sized, long-tailed rodents. Species of rats are found throughout the order Rodentia, but stereotypical rats are found in the genus Rattus. Other rat genera include Neotoma (pack rats), Bandicota (bandicoot rats) and Dipodomys (kangaroo rats). Rats are typically distinguished from mice by their size. Usually the common name of a large muroid rodent will include the word "rat", while a smaller muroid's name will include "mouse". The common terms rat and mouse are not taxonomically specific. There are 56 known species of rats in the world.[1] Species and description A rat in a suburb of Vancouver Skeleton of a black rat (Rattus rattus) on display at the Museum of Osteology. The best-known rat species are the black rat (Rattus rattus) and the brown rat (Rattus norvegicus). This group, generally known as the Old World rats or true rats, originated in Asia. Rats are bigger than most Old World mice, which are their relatives, but seldom weigh over 500 grams (17+1⁄2 oz) in the wild.[2] The term rat is also used in the names of other small mammals that are not true rats. Examples include the North American pack rats (aka wood rats[3]) and a number of species loosely called kangaroo rats.[3] Rats such as the bandicoot rat (Bandicota bengalensis) are murine rodents related to true rats but are not members of the genus Rattus.[4][5] Male rats are called bucks; unmated females, does, pregnant or parent females, dams; and infants, kittens or pups. A group of rats is referred to as a mischief.[6] The common species are opportunistic survivors and often live with and near humans; therefore, they are known as commensals. They may cause substantial food losses, especially in developing countries.[7] However, the widely distributed and problematic commensal species of rats are a minority in this diverse genus. Many species of rats are island endemics, some of which have become endangered due to habitat loss or competition with the brown, black, or Polynesian rat.[8] Wild rodents, including rats, can carry many different zoonotic pathogens, such as Leptospira, Toxoplasma gondii, and Campylobacter.[9] The Black Death is traditionally believed to have been caused by the microorganism Yersinia pestis, carried by the tropical rat flea (Xenopsylla cheopis), which preyed on black rats living in European cities during the epidemic outbreaks of the Middle Ages; these rats were used as transport hosts. Another zoonotic disease linked to the rat is foot-and-mouth disease.[10] Rats become sexually mature at age 6 weeks, but reach social maturity at about 5 to 6 months of age. The average lifespan of rats varies by species, but many only live about a year due to predation.[11] The black and brown rats diverged from other Old World rats in the forests of Asia during the beginning of the Pleistocene.[12] Rat tails A closeup of a rat tail The characteristic long tail of most rodents is a feature that has been extensively studied in various rat species models, which suggest three primary functions of this structure: thermoregulation,[13] minor proprioception, and a nocifensive-mediated degloving response.[14] Rodent tails-particularly in rat models-have been implicated with a thermoregulation function that follows from its anatomical construction. This particular tail morphology is evident across the family Muridae, in contrast to the bushier tails of Sciuridae, the squirrel family. The tail is hairless and thin skinned but highly vascularized, thus allowing for efficient countercurrent heat exchange with the environment. The high muscular and connective tissue densities of the tail, along with ample muscle attachment sites along its plentiful caudal vertebrae, facilitate specific proprioceptive senses to help orient the rodent in a three-dimensional environment.[15] Murids have evolved a unique defense mechanism termed degloving that allows for escape from predation through the loss of the outermost integumentary layer on the tail. However, this mechanism is associated with multiple pathologies that have been the subject of investigation.[citation needed] Microscopic cross section of Rattus rattus tail, delineating tendon bundles, vasculature, and vertebral canal. Multiple studies have explored the thermoregulatory capacity of rodent tails by subjecting test organisms to varying levels of physical activity and quantifying heat conduction via the animals' tails. One study demonstrated a significant disparity in heat dissipation from a rat's tail relative to its abdomen.[16] This observation was attributed to the higher proportion of vascularity in the tail, as well as its higher surface-area-to-volume ratio, which directly relates to heat's ability to dissipate via the skin. These findings were confirmed in a separate study analyzing the relationships of heat storage and mechanical efficiency in rodents that exercise in warm environments. In this study, the tail was a focal point in measuring heat accumulation and modulation.[citation needed] On the other hand, the tail's ability to function as a proprioceptive sensor and modulator has also been investigated. As aforementioned, the tail demonstrates a high degree of muscularization and subsequent innervation that ostensibly collaborate in orienting the organism.[17] Specifically, this is accomplished by coordinated flexion and extension of tail muscles to produce slight shifts in the organism's center of mass, orientation, etc., which ultimately assists it with achieving a state of proprioceptive balance in its environment. Further mechanobiological investigations of the constituent tendons in the tail of the rat have identified multiple factors that influence how the organism navigates its environment with this structure. A particular example is that of a study in which the morphology of these tendons is explicated in detail.[18] Namely, cell viability tests of tendons of the rat's tail demonstrate a higher proportion of living fibroblasts that produce the collagen for these fibers. As in humans, these tendons contain a high density of golgi tendon organs that help the animal assess stretching of muscle in situ and adjust accordingly by relaying the information to higher cortical areas associated with balance, proprioception, and movement.[citation needed]

[@nexmeift3208]

Rats cannot live alone. You always need to have at least 2 even if you are able to snuggle with them every second of the day. No matter how much you love them, you cannot provide the same affection as another rat. They are some of the few other animals that have been studied to experience joy and depression, just like us. There are current, ongoing studies that are discovering a rat language that may have grammatical syntax. I absolutely love my little mischief, but PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do more research beyond watching this video. They are some of the most emotional pets I’ve ever owned, and I have both cats and dogs.

[@jennifergraceh]

Wow that’s fascinating! Thanks for sharing! ❤

[@The_Worst_Guy_Ever]

Few? The list of animals that experience joy and depression is pretty extensive.

[@justinbarter1546]

I had a rat when I was young. Seriously the best pet. Very loving

[@USA_0331]

Rats can also train turtles to fight and become a ninja

[@KritmayPachaury]

Every animal is a dog when loved

[@kotomisadventures9095]

You forgot they live short lives, which can be a con to some owners

[@michaelayala5394]

Huge con! I got really attached and they die after 2 years 😢

[@kotomisadventures9095]

@@michaelayala5394 sorry to hear that man :c

[@michaelfoley906]

Not sure 'con' is the right word but regardless of that it is certainly something to bear in mind.

[@Zabor-ny3co]

People really will look at these adorables cuties and say "NeEd An ExTeRmInAtOr???"

[@thepestilence5796]

fr and they're probably cringe kids that also claim to be a rat king/queen smh

[@emmabery8594]

right! they are so mean to the pocket puppies.

[@toddjones1480]

They're slightly less cute when they're inside your refrigerator eating the hoses or eating the jackets off of your house's electrical wiring.

[@Zabor-ny3co]

@@toddjones1480 you cant compare domestic rats with selvatic rats

[@toddjones1480]

@@Zabor-ny3co Why not? You just did. Unless you think that people call exterminators to kill their pets?

[@The-most-negative-person-alive]

I can't believe we reached this stage of existence

[@blinkybli8326]

PLEASE don't get just one rat! They need a rat buddy for play, comfort and understanding.

[@mariepanettieri2990]

I had my boyz for 3 years and they brought me so much fun and love, caring for 2 rats isn't harder than just one and they are soooo cute together!! They always slept on top of one another in their hammock which was the cutest thing ever. I miss them so much

[@CoffeeConsumerZoomer]

I was blessed to have two pet rats when I was going through a rough patch back in 2016-2018. The little dudes were my bros, and we did everything together around the house. They lived much longer than expected, and only passed away last year. I hope to see them in heaven again some day 😂

[@goodbatches6855]

Sorry for your loss.

[@CoffeeConsumerZoomer]

@@goodbatches6855 Thanks man ✌️😁

[@mmmvenison666]

they lived to 5 years old?

[@CoffeeConsumerZoomer]

@@mmmvenison666 About 4, actually. Unusual for rats, but we took good care of them 🥰

[@mmmvenison666]

@@CoffeeConsumerZoomer ur a really dedicated owner! i hope mine will live just as long 🥺

[@Superator69]

Living in NYC or Chicago you don't need a pet rat, you'll have rats all around all the time anyway 😂😂😂

[@ethanemerson4862]

It’s important to know that a rat’s lifespan is much shorter a cat or dog’s, only 2-4 years.

[@emmabery8594]

sadly 😭

[@littleleakyleakythere]

​@Viper nó, ón average is about 1-2 years. 4 is extremely old and almost will never happen.

[@rashycraps]

DO NOT GET ONE RAT. I made this mistake and my poor lil girl was lonely for a while until I adopted another one. I happened to have a lot of time to play with her, but even with that she was still not living her best life.

[@Bitter_butter608]

Average cat person

[@LobsterMobsterTheCrispiestLoaf]

Plus, having more than one rat means twice the love 🐀

[@LEI5857]

*Asks my mom* Mom:NO THEY ARE BAD

[@user-vy7fz9si3v]

All animals can be great pets if you treat them right and caring

[@MiVert]

Ok this is one of the cutest thing I've ever seen in my life

[@Shmandalf]

I love their lil grabby hands lol

[@shawndyer8140]

Rats are better roomies than most people.

[@SpitefulAZ]

But they don't share the rent.

[@chey7691]

​@@SpitefulAZ the only downside really.

[@iCANT_BELIEVE_YOU_SAID_THAT]

You can't clap rat cheeks.

[@athul7545]

But roomies don't spread plague 😂

[@chey7691]

@@athul7545 domestic rats don't either. Gerbils from the wild with plague carrying fleas might though.

[@shae1229]

They are wonderful animals and I feel so lucky to have had pet rats, however it's also important to keep in mind that they are a lot more work than you'd expect and they can be extremely expensive. It was also brutal losing them so close together. Losing 3 elderly dogs over 3 years was bad, but losing 3 elderly rats in 2 months was even worse. 😢

[@amberkerr2333]

Totally agree. My three beloved rats had vet bills that were comparable to cats or dogs. If anything, taking a rat to the vet may be more expensive because they require an 'exotics' vet for proper care. But the alternative - not seeking care when they are sick or hurt - is unacceptable in my opinion. The decision to get pet rats should go along with finding a vet and setting aside funds for medical care.

[@averagecerealenjoyer9920]

Me when my pet rat chews through my roof and falls onto my lap:

[@deirdencacoruscare1607]

Gotta say that I have considered getting pet rats. I know their life expenctancy is low but as someone said "Although they may not be there for your whole life, you are there tor their whole life"

[@scoccerball4170]

It is sad that compared to dogs and cats they dont live as long. I love my rats. However, if you get a rat from a breeder they can live for **2-4** years reasonably. (7 years is the oldest one in history) However getting them from pet stores (we call those feeders) **can** live similar lifespans, but they are MUCH more likely to have life threatening health issues, and more at risk for normal health issues becoming life threatening.

[@tadadoterson6147]

​@@scoccerball4170 the ones we got often lived for 2-2.5 years, and i have 2 rats right now that are over 3 years old.

[@littleleakyleakythere]

​@@scoccerball4170 4-5 years is not reasonable. 3 is, from a good breeder. Feeders *can* make it to the same age a well bred rat would it just takes a lot of effort and money that most people aren't going to spend.

[@scoccerball4170]

@@littleleakyleakythere yea, i will correct the 4-5 and change it to 2-4 after a bit of looking, however, there IS still a big difference in expected lifespan of feeders, as yes it would be much more expensive to keep them alive, and there is also a much higher chance of unsolvable health issues, and weaker response towards illnesses

[@littleleakyleakythere]

@@scoccerball4170 totally fair and correct. I just think it's not correct to say it's impossible for them to make it past 1.5 years. I had a badly bred (though not technically pet store feeder but basically one) rat make it to 3 and 3 months, but she had chronic uris her whole life and also 8 tumors removed. I was willing to spend the time and money to get her to the vet all those times but most people won't, which of course will shorten their lifespan.

[@geovannis7340]

As an owner of a chihuahua I can confirm. Rats are a great pet

[@Paige_Edgley]

🤣🤣😂😂💕

[@DaleTuck31]

💀

[@GalaxyDrift700]

*💀*

[@Aj_loves.DrPepper]

💀💀💀

[@NOBLEFILMS1987]

AWE RATS ARE ADORABLE LITTLE CREATURES!

[@awetistic5295]

Rats need friends. Never ever keep them alone - a pack starts at three rats. Also, they need daily free roaming time to keep their mischievous brains busy - and, of course, to bond with your little chaos potatoes.

[@DJ_MH_Remixes]

They like the most human i know😂

[@animejunky4295]

I loved all my rats especially the babies (accidentally bought a pregnant one) seeing them grow and develop their own personalities was amazing and yes sooo intelligent, playful and affectionate 🥰

[@skafatd]

bro said they need 5 star quality rat food while they be nesting in my attic feeding off dust particles and wood chips

[@tomhill4003]

Rats are AMAZING PETS. I grew up around all sorts of pet animals. Rats are by far the best pets ever. Truly amazing, intelligent, and social critters: much more so than dogs and cats. Big plus is that they are nocturnal, so when you get home from work, they are ready to play and hang out. The hardest part is becoming so bonded with them... they only live2-3 years. Oddly enough, they love to hang out and have snacks while watching TV. They are the perfect pet!

[@reyrats]

Unless you can literally sleep in their hammock with them every night, they NEED a companion rat

[@Krishach]

they're nocturnal, and will likely not be sleeping in that hammock at night...

[@reyrats]

@@Krishach they’re actually crepuscular, not nocturnal :)

[@isshofujitora4242]

Rats are very intelligent creatures and make great little friends, the only issue is that they don't live long enough.

[@stronkwyvarian8766]

I wish they had longer lifespans ;-;

[@ButtSauce666]

I agree. Funny they dont mention that here.

[@stronkwyvarian8766]

@@ButtSauce666 yeah you can’t get attached sadly

[@reymicroc]

They can modify their genome

[@tomlxyz]

That's one of the main reasons for me to not get one

[@jaredbanister6880]

Rats are actually really smart which is probably part of the reason they do require a large space to entertain them with many objects as well.

[@MarloTheNephilim]

Just keep the short lifespan in mind - I kept gerbils for years and when one of them died in my hands after 4 years I was too sad to adopt a new pair.

[@gail694]

How to adopt a rat. Step 1: Make sure the rat has a companion. Either you or a fellow rat. Make sure the rats aren’t the same sex or they might produce to many rats when mating which could be too many to take care of, which can either cause an infestation or you’ll have to give away the rats in which the original rats that you tried to take care of might betray you. 2: Get the food for that rat. 3: Let them explore so that they’re not depressed. 4: Abandon your dog/mouse. Or don’t let them in the area where you’re planning on keeping the rat/rats.

[@that-rat-girl]

Btw they aren’t easy to care for, you NEED 2 rats. You can’t be equivalent to another rat unless you’re grooming your rat, play fight with your rat, and spending every waking moment with your rat. As well as cuddle it while it’s sleeping. You can’t get just one fing rat

[@dukedenning]

Rats are social creature. They need companionship. Rats need toys to keep them entertained. Me looking back at my rats : Alright guys ,which one do you prefer? Xbox or Playstation? Also ,let play Dokapon.

[@DotDusk]

You forgot the most important information, rats are mainly nocturnal.

[@MrRatMommy]

mine went NUTS whenever i entered the room. no matter how tired. they would interrupt anything to get my attention

[@ourkeving]

Never was a problem with our rats. They'll adapt to the household routine.

[@DotDusk]

When I used to do studies with rats, they got more stressed during the day.

[@laradavenport903]

​@@MrRatMommy True, tell that to my current female rats!😅

[@ManlikemMichael]

DID I JUST SEE IT DRINK COKE!?

[@Lillia27]

Rats are NOT easy to take care of- in the video it on,y covers a little of what rats need. They need a large cage, hammocks to play and snuggle, bedding on bottom of cage, a hide on the bottom, dry food, fed vegetables 1-2 times a day, clean their cage once a week or more to stop bad smells that will fill your room and could hurt your rats lungs. You also have to get at LEAST one rat unless your rat is old. A human can never have a bond that a rat has with another rat. Even though they have other rats, you still need to take them out a lot and play with them. All this adds up to snuggling your rat and having a loving pet. ❤️

[@littleleakyleakythere]

​@@omgods1 if you're cleaning daily they're just going to mark the cage more, because you're removing their scent marking. Once a week is the correct amount.

[@zeeone4492]

​@@littleleakyleakytheresome like the filth and smell

[@The_Worst_Guy_Ever]

So still extremely easy to care for compared to any bird and most other mammals?

[@littleleakyleakythere]

@@The_Worst_Guy_Ever they didn't mention any of the medical care they'll pretty much all require but everything they listed isn't "extremely easy" compared to other animals what are you talking about

[@KaleidoSTARPH]

they're cute despite their reputation, and I how I wish I can cook alongside with them 🤣

[@johnkisaragi5920]

I dont think they would taste very nice

[@ThatOneBee]

@@johnkisaragi5920They don’t, I know from experience

[@johnkisaragi5920]

@ThatOneBee stahpppp i wish i didnt write that comment im so ashamed. I meant i dont think bats taste very nice