Rats have a negative stigma associated with them. Ever since the Bubonic Plague rats have been viewed as ferocious, disease-carrying, sewer-dwelling vermin. That may be the case for the wild rat, but the domestic Fancy Rat is totally different.
The Fancy Rat is one of the most friendly rodents. There's nothing that these rodents like more than to be with humans. They are also extremely intelligent and owners like to train their rats to do tricks.
These rats very rarely bite, and are highly recommended for children, (though many parents don't agree). They are very loving towards their owners.
Rats are extremely social and need plenty of attention. They should also be kept with another rat. It's best to have two females.
Fancy rats come in many colors and patterns. Some rats don't have fur or a tail. "Dumbo" rats have larger ears that are lower down on their heads.
Rat lovers say that their pets are adorable and adoring. The only bad thing about fancy rats is that most people really hate them.
I do think that the long tail is kind of creepy (maybe I should get a tailless rat), but their friendliness and intelligence makes up for it.
P.S.: The Giant African Pouched Rats are VERY creepy, since they are HUGE. They are NOT domesticated, and can be dangerous if it is not tame.These are NOT recommended for inexperienced rodent keepers (especially children).
I don't know about this one, at the first two series of "Animal Mom Hates" I sorta stuck on your side with liking th animals, (The Trantula is actually really cool) but this time I"m not too sure.(;-B
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