Rat question
heres some links for ya
http://www.quite.co.uk/rats/
http://ratguide.com/care/categories.php...
http://exoticpets.about.com/od/careofrat...
http://www.petrats.org/caresheetpetshops...
Rats really are great pets
yes rats are very smart. if you buy from either store ask if they have pet rats or just feeder rats. if they only have feeder rats then ask for a younger one so you can hand tame it. most pet rats have been handle and are used to human contact. at the store ask if they can recommend a local vet that will be able to give proper treatment if needed.not all vets will work with "exotic" animals. here is the aspca site that has really good info on the care, nutrition, grooming, and setting up of the home for pet rats.
http://www.aspca.org/site/pageserver?pag...
enjoy them they are wonderful pets
Rats are usually between $6 and $10 depending on size and age.
Pet rats are domesticated animals and very different from wild rats; as different as dogs are from wolves. They are very clean and rarely bite. Like other rodents, rats are easy to care for, but they offer so much more. Rats are smart enough to learn their names and come when you call them. They are social, affectionate animals who form strong bonds with their owners. They beg to come out of their cage to play or be petted. They are smart enough to play interactive games with people like tug-o-war, hide-n-seek, and wrestling, and they can learn tricks. Many rats show affection by licking their owner like a dog. A well-socialized baby rat will climb eagerly on your hand and maybe perch on your shoulder. Both females and males make good pets. Female rats tend to be smaller and more active than males, running around and stealing paper to build nests. Males tend to make better lap pets.