why dont domesticated rats make good pets?

botany411 · 03-06-2006, 09:15 PM

1.they're calm, friendly, and intelligent
2.can be litter trained
3.they dont make a cage smelly like mice, or kick there shavings around like girbils, and they dont slither out of your hands like a hampster.

does anyone here have any rats as pets?

does anyone here think im crazy? (i know some people who do)

fishboy · 03-06-2006, 09:48 PM

this site likes them
http://www.aqualandpetsplus.com/Animal,%20Rat%20I.htm

botany411 · 03-06-2006, 09:55 PM

thanks for the website.

but please remeber to answer the questions

leveldrummer · 03-06-2006, 10:14 PM

i dont know who told you they dont make good pets, rats make amazing pets, they are some of the smartest rodents you can buy. and with some time become very affectionate with their owner. i think the main reason they get alot of bad press, is many people blame them for most of the worlds worst diseases.

botany411 · 03-06-2006, 10:27 PM

the people wodnt give me any reasones. they just said that im crazy. the people should just admitt who they are. just give me a reason why rats dont make good pets besides the fact that they have low metabolism and could get sick kinda easily (if thats true though)

botany411 · 03-06-2006, 10:29 PM

the people wouldnt give me any reasones. they just said that im crazy. the people should just admitt who they are. just give me a reason why rats dont make good pets besides the fact that they have low metabolism and could get sick kinda easily (if thats true though)

leveldrummer · 03-06-2006, 11:34 PM

what people? what are you talking about?

lotsoffish · 03-07-2006, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by leveldrummer

what people? what are you talking about?

I think he's CRAZY!

**fish_doc** · 03-07-2006, 07:48 AM

At one point we had over a dozen Rats as pets. We are now down to four.
They are extreamly gentle. Our gunnie pig gets nippy where the rats even play with the dog.

The part about them getting ill can be due to the type of bedding people use in their cages. There is also medicines that can be purtchased for them to help them when the get the sneezes. This can become deadly to them very quickly.
Another big health issue is tumors. We have has a couple get tumors and the vets here charge about $90 to remove one. The tumors can grow very large very quick.

But like I said I love them. They are very friendly and playful. They understand things and as already mentioned they will let you know when they have to go back to their house to go potty. Very similar to a small dog.

Daniel · 03-07-2006, 08:36 AM

we had a female she would come when you called her and would sit watching tv and being stroked, nearest I got to being bitten was when I held out a treat and as soon as the rat realised it let go. Willow also loved pear-normally slow and looking round smell of pear and my could she move

ron v · 03-07-2006, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by lotsoffish

I think he's CRAZY!

I'm with you. I think he's looking to pick a fight with someone....anyone. LOL

**TheOldSalt** · 03-07-2006, 08:46 AM

rats are cute
rats are sweet
rats have tiny pink hands and feet.

One of the mods on another board has that as her signature.

I used to raise rats & mice in huge quantity for various purposes like pets, research, and snake food. Half my backyard was a big rattery.

I love 'em. They are massively inbred and very prone to getting tumors and respiratory infections, but if you get them young and play with them a lot, they become very tame once they figure out that you are their friend and not a threat. Rats are already very social creatures, and it's easy for them to adapt their social circles to include their human(s).

The lady at my lfs has a few running around loose in the store, and they actually come when she calls them!!! I've seen it! She calls them a few times, and they come running from wherever they are at the time, and then she gives them a little treat. Smart little buggers, alright.

Jolly Mon · 03-07-2006, 12:34 PM

And ofcourse, there is the movie "Ben". I am tearing up just thinking about it

**Osiris** · 03-07-2006, 01:25 PM

Holy moley it's fishdoc!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I aint got no problem with admiting saying he was crazy, asking me all these questions about rats in the chat room. #1 sure i think their cuddly 2# im in a fish chat room, i dont really care to talk about rats, and when u feel like playing 20 questions with me on rats, im gonna tell you to take a hike!

If you want rats go to a rat forum, don't need to keep bugging me in chat room about them.

Sorry you guys, this guy was nothing but a pain in the arse in the chat room last night, so i know what he's trying to get at.

manda · 03-07-2006, 06:45 PM

rats are great pets. i also bred and raise them for seven years now until recently.
they are usually sick when you get them from a petstore, and you need at least two... and they technically need 1 hour out of cage playtime daily, and they need a good amount of cage space. thats what makes them "not so good" pets.
if you can provide the space and vet care they are totally great pets! i have had soo many pets, and rats are by far the best. i personally would rather have rats than any other pet.
speaking of rat forums
www.ratsrule.com
www.ratpalace.com
those are great forums for rats

AshleytheGreat · 03-07-2006, 07:46 PM

I dont like rats as pets. My cousin had one and 1) it smelled so bad 2) it wasnt soft to touch more eww 3) whenever i stayed the night the stupid thing kept me up all night

lotsoffish · 03-07-2006, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MalawianPro

Holy moley it's fishdoc!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I aint got no problem with admiting saying he was crazy, asking me all these questions about rats in the chat room. #1 sure i think their cuddly 2# im in a fish chat room, i dont really care to talk about rats, and when u feel like playing 20 questions with me on rats, im gonna tell you to take a hike!

If you want rats go to a rat forum, don't need to keep bugging me in chat room about them.

Sorry you guys, this guy was nothing but a pain in the arse in the chat room last night, so i know what he's trying to get at.

Well whats your opinion on fainting goats?

botany411 · 03-07-2006, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MalawianPro

Sorry you guys, this guy was nothing but a pain in the arse in the chat room last night, so i know what he's trying to get at.

sorry bout that, somethimes i get hyper. but for the last time,

I AM NOT A BOY!!!

and thanks for the websites manda

**Osiris** · 03-07-2006, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lotsoffish

Well whats your opinion on fainting goats?

Dana and Jay · 03-07-2006, 09:47 PM

I used to feed rats to my 5 foot Brazillian Rainbow Boa, sometimes 2 at a time Any of you ever seen a rat right before he meets his demise? Not so cute-n-cuddly I'll tell ya

03-06-2006, 09:48 PM	#2
fishboy Custom User Title Join Date: Feb 2005 Age: 17 Posts: 1,647	this site likes them http://www.aqualandpetsplus.com/Animal,%20Rat%20I.htm __________________ It is only after we've lost everything that we're free to do anything

03-06-2006, 09:55 PM	#3
botany411 rats are intelligent Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Inland Northwest Age: 16 Posts: 20	thanks for the website. but please remeber to answer the questions __________________ rats make fine pets for some of the open minded. for those who think domesticated rats are germ infested, realize id probably be dead by now and go do some reasurch. rats are intellident. they can be litter trained.

03-06-2006, 10:27 PM	#5
botany411 rats are intelligent Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Inland Northwest Age: 16 Posts: 20	the people wodnt give me any reasones. they just said that im crazy. the people should just admitt who they are. just give me a reason why rats dont make good pets besides the fact that they have low metabolism and could get sick kinda easily (if thats true though) __________________ rats make fine pets for some of the open minded. for those who think domesticated rats are germ infested, realize id probably be dead by now and go do some reasurch. rats are intellident. they can be litter trained.

03-06-2006, 10:29 PM	#6
botany411 rats are intelligent Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Inland Northwest Age: 16 Posts: 20	the people wouldnt give me any reasones. they just said that im crazy. the people should just admitt who they are. just give me a reason why rats dont make good pets besides the fact that they have low metabolism and could get sick kinda easily (if thats true though) __________________ rats make fine pets for some of the open minded. for those who think domesticated rats are germ infested, realize id probably be dead by now and go do some reasurch. rats are intellident. they can be litter trained.

03-07-2006, 07:48 AM	#9
fish_doc Advisor to Neptune (Mod) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Illinois Age: 40 Posts: 3,881 Blog Entries: 14	At one point we had over a dozen Rats as pets. We are now down to four. They are extreamly gentle. Our gunnie pig gets nippy where the rats even play with the dog. The part about them getting ill can be due to the type of bedding people use in their cages. There is also medicines that can be purtchased for them to help them when the get the sneezes. This can become deadly to them very quickly. Another big health issue is tumors. We have has a couple get tumors and the vets here charge about $90 to remove one. The tumors can grow very large very quick. But like I said I love them. They are very friendly and playful. They understand things and as already mentioned they will let you know when they have to go back to their house to go potty. Very similar to a small dog. __________________ Dave (fish_doc) A World of fish

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03-06-2006, 09:15 PM	#1
botany411 rats are intelligent Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Inland Northwest Age: 16 Posts: 20	why dont domesticated rats make good pets? 1.they're calm, friendly, and intelligent 2.can be litter trained 3.they dont make a cage smelly like mice, or kick there shavings around like girbils, and they dont slither out of your hands like a hampster. does anyone here have any rats as pets? does anyone here think im crazy? (i know some people who do) __________________ rats make fine pets for some of the open minded. for those who think domesticated rats are germ infested, realize id probably be dead by now and go do some reasurch. rats are intellident. they can be litter trained. Last edited by botany411; 03-06-2006 at 09:41 PM.

03-06-2006, 10:14 PM	#4
leveldrummer something like a pimp Join Date: May 2005 Location: atlanta Age: 29 Posts: 1,931	i dont know who told you they dont make good pets, rats make amazing pets, they are some of the smartest rodents you can buy. and with some time become very affectionate with their owner. i think the main reason they get alot of bad press, is many people blame them for most of the worlds worst diseases.

03-06-2006, 11:34 PM	#7
leveldrummer something like a pimp Join Date: May 2005 Location: atlanta Age: 29 Posts: 1,931	what people? what are you talking about?

03-07-2006, 08:36 AM	#10
Daniel Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 41	we had a female she would come when you called her and would sit watching tv and being stroked, nearest I got to being bitten was when I held out a treat and as soon as the rat realised it let go. Willow also loved pear-normally slow and looking round smell of pear and my could she move

03-07-2006, 08:46 AM	#12
TheOldSalt Darth Ichthyos Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,471	rats are cute rats are sweet rats have tiny pink hands and feet. One of the mods on another board has that as her signature. I used to raise rats & mice in huge quantity for various purposes like pets, research, and snake food. Half my backyard was a big rattery. I love 'em. They are massively inbred and very prone to getting tumors and respiratory infections, but if you get them young and play with them a lot, they become very tame once they figure out that you are their friend and not a threat. Rats are already very social creatures, and it's easy for them to adapt their social circles to include their human(s). The lady at my lfs has a few running around loose in the store, and they actually come when she calls them!!! I've seen it! She calls them a few times, and they come running from wherever they are at the time, and then she gives them a little treat. Smart little buggers, alright.

03-07-2006, 12:34 PM	#13
Jolly Mon Fish Watcher Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Westminster, MD Age: 40 Posts: 27	And ofcourse, there is the movie "Ben". I am tearing up just thinking about it __________________ 55 Gallon Freshwater Black Red Tailed Shark Bala Shark (small will trade him when he grows) 2 African Dwarf Frogs 2 Clown Loaches 1 Peacock eel I never see

03-07-2006, 01:25 PM	#14
Osiris Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wisconsin Age: 25 Posts: 3,816	Holy moley it's fishdoc!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I aint got no problem with admiting saying he was crazy, asking me all these questions about rats in the chat room. #1 sure i think their cuddly 2# im in a fish chat room, i dont really care to talk about rats, and when u feel like playing 20 questions with me on rats, im gonna tell you to take a hike! If you want rats go to a rat forum, don't need to keep bugging me in chat room about them. Sorry you guys, this guy was nothing but a pain in the arse in the chat room last night, so i know what he's trying to get at. __________________ Reality is for people who can't handle Science-Fiction

03-07-2006, 06:45 PM	#15
manda Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: southren KY Age: 21 Posts: 449	rats are great pets. i also bred and raise them for seven years now until recently. they are usually sick when you get them from a petstore, and you need at least two... and they technically need 1 hour out of cage playtime daily, and they need a good amount of cage space. thats what makes them "not so good" pets. if you can provide the space and vet care they are totally great pets! i have had soo many pets, and rats are by far the best. i personally would rather have rats than any other pet. speaking of rat forums www.ratsrule.com www.ratpalace.com those are great forums for rats __________________ Proud mom of a SHELTIE 10 gallon: 6 black neon tetras, 1 male betta, 6 ghost shrimp 5.5 gallon divided: two male bettas 1/2 gallon: male betta 1 gallon: male betta 5.5 gallon: empty!!! ALSO mommy to two house rabbits! Ryo and Alex

03-07-2006, 07:46 PM	#16
AshleytheGreat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mi Town Posts: 784	I dont like rats as pets. My cousin had one and 1) it smelled so bad 2) it wasnt soft to touch more eww 3) whenever i stayed the night the stupid thing kept me up all night __________________ So let the haters hate, let the doubters doubt, I stand by my book, and my life, and I won't dignify this malarkey with any sort of further response.

03-07-2006, 09:47 PM	#20
Dana and Jay Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Age: 27 Posts: 78	I used to feed rats to my 5 foot Brazillian Rainbow Boa, sometimes 2 at a time Any of you ever seen a rat right before he meets his demise? Not so cute-n-cuddly I'll tell ya

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