💡🐀 20 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE OWNING RATS 🐀💡

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I was afraid my boyfriend was allergic to our rats because his eyes kept watering next to them but it's actually because he loves them so much that it's always making him cry haha

I get rats for free they just love appearing at my house

I had a pet female rat, Darcie. Everytime I held her she licked and licked my hand was so sweet. When she died, I could not stop crying. They arent just pets all they want is love.

As former rat owner, I say the first step is don't underestimate a rat's intelligence. Edit: Sorry if I labeled their intelligence as a negative, because they highly trainable and fun to have around.

I actually take comfort in the sound of my rats playing at night. doesn't bug me a bit. even when its dark and im trying to sleep, I can just imagine them running around and I smile.

Rat: Smells Human: Bathes rat Rat: Smells more LOGIC HAS LEFT THE CHAT

It’s weird how they get sick easily, my impression of them is that they’re incredibly resilient animals

I've been caring for rats for about 19 years. This list is great! My biggest add on would be how tumor prone they are. I find that people aren't prepared for the cost of tumors which pop up frequently and grow quickly. Otherwise, excellent list! I am so happy to see younger people promoting RESPONSIBLE pet ownership! :)

You've convinced me I'm not ready for rats

My mom is letting me get rats so ive been watching a whole bunch of videos about them (update: ive had my babies for about 5 months now, they are two little girls, their names are Peaches and Cream. i love them so much)

i have a chihuahua and jack russell’s does that count as having two or more rats

I'm so confused why when I look on the shelter sites there are dozens of rats, more than any other pet, that have been abandoned. Why are people buying them without research. Smh.

I rlly could have watched this 6 rats ago

One other thing is be prepared for little scratches on your chest, shoulders and forearms from them climbing on you!

Watching this with my ferret fallen asleep on me, that being said I'm not really ever planning on getting rats but I love your videos and there's no harm in getting educated about them

Appreciate the honesty. I’m a light sleeper, I’m hypersensitive to scents and odors, and I don’t take kindly to the idea of critters chewing up and or pissing on my clothes. It’s for similar reasons I don’t have a dog. Guess it’s just houseplants for me : )

Her: “Rats pee on your hand.” Me: “I was in but. Now I’m out.”

“They may be noisy whether that’s drinking- “ me listening to one of them ferociously drinking water

I've kept rats on and off since I was 7 years old. Some of the best most loving pets I've ever had! They learn their names, tricks, etc. And if you take good care of them they bond with you VERY deeply. Edit: my mom was PISSED when my stepdad got me my first rat the year after I was traumatized by my very last hamsters. She HATED rats, but she absolutely fell in love with them! I'd often come home over the years to find one or more of my rats quite happily perched on her shoulder while she was doing dishes, laundry, etc. Those little buggers would jump up to 6 feet from her shoulder to mine when I'd walk in the door and they'd hear my voice!