Many people are very disgusted by rats, I would say that they are a high percentage of the population, in my case I don't hate it, but I would doubt whether to have a rat as a pet, many people have them, in your case, could you have a rat as a pet?
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Would you have a rat as a pet?
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Not sure ... I will not go out of my way to get one.... but i have no problem with rats .
I had a Guinea pig, not related with rats but people think are similar so maybe i can have a rat... but first need to pass from many other animals that will be my first choice
I had a Guinea pig, not related with rats but people think are similar so maybe i can have a rat... but first need to pass from many other animals that will be my first choice
We might have to get rid of our cats first; I'm not ready to do that.
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There is such a vast difference between what we know as domestic "lab rats" and the huge common River rat the size of a cat ...... which IMO is disgusting and would be totally unwelcome.
I had a co-worker who had a pet rat and this was awesome. Their intelligence is really hidden until you interact with a domesticated one. It is almost like a parrot who needs toys and stimulation and will figure out latches on cages and such. Granted, I would not want one as a hamster was enough to teach me that I do not enjoy pets who are active only at night.
Morgana will be my last pet ...
I will want more but it is hard to leave the house for a long time and i have no one to leave my pet already ...
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No. I don't like the look of a rat's tail.
I could never have a rat as a pet.
I could never have a rat as a pet.
I have never been someone that has been able to tolerate rats. I understand that people do keep rats as pets but I have always associated them with having diseases and being out in the streets going through the rubbish.
The tail is the one thing I can not deal with at all and would not be able to have a rat as a pet.
The tail is the one thing I can not deal with at all and would not be able to have a rat as a pet.
no cause my 2 cats will kill it D=
I would have when I was younger and I might if ever I have kids but right now I'm not into having a rat as a pet. They are very smart creatures though and they can be very affectionate.
