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

I don't know... I have rats and I love their tails, so fuzzy and adorable. =]

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I live in London, where they say your never more than 6 foot from a rat. The reality is the sewer rat is a pest.

We also have squirrels, they don't breed as prolifically, live in sewers, rubbish tips, spread disease, threaten water fowl and small mammals on the canals, etc.

I'm sure that those that have them as pets find them most rewarding, they are without doubt highly resourceful and intelligent in their own right.

But not in my backyard thank you.

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I agree but I have never heard anything about people hating rats tails. So I also think we should learn more about animals in schools.

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Maybe they don't like the slimy look it has but in this world there are many things each of us like or hate so wud u ? It's a matter of personal choice and liking, I like all animals even if i am scared of some I still love animals coz i understand the fact that each of us is a must on this planet to keep a natural well maintained balance of the precious nature. ( Lol maybe the humans have outgrown the normal population levels in some parts of the world ) hehehe I think u shud not worry let people hate u know u love them all the more better for the rats atleast they got somebody who cares for them as they r.

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Ahh, good question. I think it is because of the "scales". It seems an inbuilt thing to fear somthing snake-like (was research done on gorillas, ill try find the link for you).