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Is rat a good pet for a 13 year old boy?

  Escrito el 9 de January del 2009 por jane.
  • are they clean and do they bite


  • It all depends on how pesponsible I got 2 hamsters when I was 10 and I was responsible enough that that dwarft hamter lived for 3 years so pretty much it just depends I would do the Show-Me-Your-Responsible-Thing If your still questioning about it


  • ya i had a hamster but they die fast so it could be very sad


  • Rats are extremely intelligent, social creatures. If they are handled properly from birth or very small, they can make excellent pets, and don't bite any more often than any other rodent, ie, gerbils, guinea pigs and hamsters. Years ago, I raised rats for a local pet shop. Many hundreds of rats passed through our care, and though all the rats were handled at least weekly as I cleaned the enclosures, I was never bitten.

    I would strongly recommend that you look for a reputable rattery in your area. A rattery is a breeder who has established lines, is a genetic expert, and usually specializes in one or more specific types of rat, ie, Dumbo, Rex or a specific color. You can find more details and recommendations about what to look for for choosing a breeder here: http://blackwolfrattery.com/gpage3.html

    If there isn't a rattery close by, you might choose to look for a rescue. Rescues take in rats, make sure they're properly socialized, and find them their forever homes. When dealing with a reputable rescue, you're saving an unwanted animal, and getting a rat who's been screened for socialization and personality issues.

    As I said, rats are intelligent and social, so they need to be kept in same sex pairs or groups. Two rats are really no more trouble to keep than one rat, and are much less likely to develop anti-social habits.

    You'll need to locate a good small-animal, rat expert vet before bringing your rats home. The time to find a vet is not the night you come home to find one of your rats has injured him/herself and is bleeding, or when your rat starts sneezing with an upper respiratory infection.

    Like all animals, rats have specialized needs in regard to food, care and housing. For more detailed information on keeping rats, please visit some of the wonderful forums for rat lovers like www.BruxnBoggle.com and www.RatsRule.com.

    Good luck!

    Rejoicing in the day,
    -Mary


  • Yes they do bite but i do not know if they are clean. but they are still good pets


  • They are clean, most don't bite, and are expensive, if you give them PROPER care.


    I say, even though boys like that stuff, go with gerbils.


    They are cute, fun, loving, cheap, active, cuddly, cool, and low maintenance.


    Seriously, rats aren't that cute, but they are cuddly.

    They can be cute though, but their tails sort of, well yeah. I'M NOT TRYING TO GT ON ANYONES BAD SIDE! PLEASE DON'T GET MAD AT ME!!! :) :D


  • DEFINATLY! boys like that kind of stuff. They are fairly clean i think. Its not like they are directly from the wild and have diseases. When you're shopping for a rat make sure you get to know it and hold it so you know its personality and if its good with people. If it's good with people it won't bite. they are very friendly too. I had a teacher a couple of years ago that had two rats and one of them was like a dog. It would come when you called her name! it was pretty cool!


  • Very good pets. Rats are extremely clean, contrary to what people think and say. They bathe themselves and you will almost always see them clean their hands and face multiple times a day. Rats rarely bite, mine only nibble on my fingers if they smell/taste food. As long as the owner takes good care of them, they will have a good temperament.


  • Rats are great pets but all rats are different and this depends on their owner. Two rats are always best (i find that 2 males are the best choice)
    Rats who are looked after well, handled often and let out to exercise will in general be happy clean rats and should not bite (Although they do love to nibble on fingers toes and ears, lol!)
    You will have to explain to him that they do need alot of care and attention (in a way they are like mini dogs) they need exercise everyday and need to be handled every day. Food, bedding and soiled patches in their cage should be changed everyday and the whole cage every week.
    If looked after properly they can trained to do tricks, answer to their names and love to be picked up and played with.
    The most expensive thing would be the cage, rats need a large cage that allows them to play and climb and plenty to keep them entertained. The cage is the most important thing and you must get the right size, the bigger the better. (my two boys is over 4ft tall and 4ft wide)
    They need at least an hours exercise and handling out of the cage every day. If this seems like to much then rats are not for you, go for something that requires a lot less effort like a goldfish! Hahaha!


  • Yeah . they dont smell . and they usually dont bite .

    But sometimes you get a unique warerat and they turn into a wolf at nite , i am now in a wheelchair and the rat has stole my family , so make sure u keep it away from a full moon.

    Im only kiddin , rats are brilliant pets i would realy recomend one for your son , i am also 13 and i love them loads , but can't have one cos they stink and bite realy hard .

    so yeah get im a rat , and see haw long he has 10 fingers for .



  • yes. rats are wonderful pets. they are highly clean. they clean themselves all of the time. and they are the least likely rodent to bite. i have never been bitten by a rat once. they do live to be about 3 years though.


  • yes im 13 and i have two rats and i LOVE THEM.and some person said that the die fast but they live up to like 4 years, (that means almost until u graduate)


  • Rats generally do not bite, and are clean animals, pet rats cannot spread disease to humans. A rat that bites might have been mishandled, but occasionally one comes up that is just unfriendly. If a rat bites, don't choose it as a pet. Rats are often shy when first brought home, but handle them frequently and gently, and with patience, they can be a great pet.

    Basic Info:
    1. Rats are social animals, get at least 2.
    2. Rats are the most intelligent rodents, almost as smart and trainable as a dog.
    3. Rats are friendly, and love to cuddle and play.
    4. Male rats are generally lazier than females, females being more energetic and playful. Both are great pets, and each have there own personality. You can have an active male rat and a lazy female rat.
    5. Rats can be taught basic tricks.
    6. Fruits and veggies make good treats for rats. Make sure any treat is safe before giving it to your pet. My rats favorites are bananas, raisins, and peas.
    7. Rats, especially babies, may poop or pee in undesirable places.
    8. Average lifespan is short, about 2-4 years.
    9. Rats get sick very easily, require many vet trips.

    Will your son:
    1. Play with the rats at least an hour a day.
    2. Feed them a good healthy rat food. Kaytee and Mazuri are unhealthy, Oxbow or Harlan Tekland 2014, 2016, or 2018 are better choices. http://www.kimsarkrescue.org/content/vie...
    3. Give the rats an adequate cage, go with wire bars, as aquariums lack ventilation. I say bigger is better, try not to go smaller than 8 square feet. This is a good cage. http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.js...
    4. Decorate the cage with tubes, hammocks, paper bags, boxes, and any other safe item. http://www.flickr.com/photos/braindamage...
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/vociferous/...
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/pkmousie/22...
    5. Don't use pine or cedar bedding in the cage, those brands have been known to cause respiratory infections. Try aspen, Carefresh, or Yesterday's News.
    6. Do you have a vet who will care for rats?
    7. Will you clean the cage when it smells?
    8. Will you be patient and handle them gently?
    9. Will you do lots of fun things with your rats? http://www.dapper.com.au/toys.htm

    I know some of the info on these sites contradict what I told you, but there is no 100% correct answer for some things.


  • If he is responsible and knows alot about them then go for it.
    O and yes they are good pets. They are very intelligent.


  • In my opinion, yes. That is of course if he will truly take care of it. Rats are great pets; they are extremely social, very friendly, so they need regular interaction with people. My friend had a rat who would sit and watch TV or read a book with her ;) They are actually clean creatures, so as long as you clean their cage regularly you won't have a problem with smell or anything. Also, they don't bite; they may play nibble, but it doesn't hurt AT ALL.

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