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Originally Posted by toretorden
Yep, they're pet rats derived from plain old Brown Rats Rattus norvegicus which is the same species likely to be found in the sewers where you live  All these little guys were given to us by previous owners who didn't have the time/knowledge/willingness needed to take care of rats. The white, squashed one which you like is Benjamin (aka Benny) who was in a pretty poor condition (neglected and starved) when we got him. He hadn't been socialized during his 1,5 years or longer life either, but now he's nice and fat and loves to cuddle.
I met my first pet rat 20 years ago and have been around them much of my life since. They are excellent low maintenance pets. I'd argue way better than hamsters, mice, guinea pigs or chinchillas. Warmly recommended!  |
Haha, I've only seen one Rat before, and it was wild, and I was terrified. It was about the size of a Cat. Poor Benny
(cool name btw) I would have another pet, but my dog Brooke is more than enough for my house (She's huge) or I'd look into it, I'm a teeny bit scared of the tails though
, my friend had some animal that had a tail at one point, and I was reluctant to hold it, 'cause it had a scary tail. Arn't you arfaid of any animals :O?