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Why do people say that hate rats because of their tails2007-11-24 22:19:47

dogs and cats have tails - i know a rats isnt fluffy but come on it would be a squirrel in that case

i think more education on these endearing pets should be done at schools and also people who dont like them shouldnt make nasty comments on things they dont understand.

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I totally agree with you.Even educating them wont help.Its their psychology at work.By nature humans like and adore things that are beautiful,soft,nice,good looking.And a rats tail is bare and annulated which appears to some as ugly.This is the only and sole reason for their dislike.But definitely they can be educated not to hate these poor things for their appearence.

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i like a bit a tail myself

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It's not their tails that bother me, it's their teeth. That and bubonic plague.

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It's true, they have cute faces, but their tails look like worms, I have a hamster, he's so cute, no tail!!

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It's human nature to hate or fear things we don't understand.Pet rats get a bad rap cus of sewer rats. people don't like possums either and they make great pets they are very loving. I love all animals although snakes scare me.

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sorry but I think they are ugly looking creatures and not just for their tails

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i like rats, and mices, but i think people di like them because they are dirty and carries dieases. they used to steal food. most people dont see them as pets. and socity as a whole always give them a bad rap. look at carttons, and images of rats, so at a yound age we see them as "bad" animals. i think its a good idea to educate people on rats, but no one id going to fund that kind of program

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Maybe because they think it's scaly and gross?