Not all rats can be pets; rats that can be taken as pet are those domesticated breed (Rattus Norvegicus). Both rat sexes, bucks (male rat) and does (female rat) can live up to 3 years. They have varieties of color like brown rat, blue, chocolate, silver, black, white and other mixtures of these. Domesticated breed rats were bred to be less aggressive from the wild rats where they came from.

When thinking of getting rats as pets make sure that you can really look after your pet rat. Unlike other pets, pet rat needs great commitment. Every day they need at least one hour free play outside their cage with your supervision. They are as well high maintenance pet plus you really have to devote some of your time because they might suffer. Buy rats from responsible rat breeder, to know responsible rat breeders in you area contact a local rat club. Pet rats can be great pets as long as you have the time and money to commit to them.

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