Rats as pets

I know when most people think about rats, they think about a nasty little creature that live in the sewers. Actually rats make one of the best pets. Above is a pic of me and my baby Sherlock. They are very smart, loving, loyal and playful animals. They come in all different colors, sizes and can be hairless as well.  They do require a lot of attention if you want them to be tame and they should have"play time" out of their habitat at least a couple times a day for about 30 min to an hour. They can be with other rats, however you will want to introduce them when they are very young if it's two (or more) males. In most cases (but not all) if you have two or more rats in one habitat they may bond more with each other rather than with you. So if you are looking for a pet that will be your and love you unconditionally you may want to just get one.  On average rats only live about 2 or 3 years. They are nocturnal animals so you may not want them in your bedroom while you are trying to sleep.  Rats are inquisitive creatures. They want to know what everything is and how it moves, tastes, smells etc. So you will want to keep them busy with toys and treats. That is why I named my little guy Sherlock, because he was always searching and sniffing around. He gave me so much joy and he entertained me everyday. Sherlock would run along the back of the couch and chase the cats. My cat loved to sleep with him and Sherlock would clean my dogs face. He passed away a couple years ago. He was probably about 2 years old, but I'm not sure. So if you have any questions about rats please let us know. You should give a little ratty a home and you will see for yourself just how great they can be.