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rats, like most rodents, can be affectionate and playful and are quite intelligent, but do require some special care. they are nocturnal and thus will be active almost exclusively when it is dark out, which can be very inconvenient to some people, as like most similar animals they require a certain amount of exercise and stimulation to stay healthy. most breeds of rat are also social creatures and do best with at least 1-2 companions, although you should be careful not to mix males and females as this can cause not only unwanted litters but also fighting for dominance and other issues. rats will eat almost anything, but a healthy diet for them is mostly grains (try to avoid corn) with only a bit of protein and very limited fats. fresh vegetables, cooked meat (especially chicken), and bones to chew on are all good to add some variety to their meals and keep them interested and active. many resources are available online with suggested mixes you can make yourself, or you can buy pre-made feed at most larger pet stores. rats are not well suited to outside activities as they will become nervous and could even suffer a heart attack due to stress; however, a well-trained rat can be a real conversation-starter at a party, so long as the animal is comfortable with it and the noise level is relatively low. (rats have very sensitive hearing.) try to socialize your rat with friends and acquaintances to get it used to such situations and you may find your friends getting rats of their own! sadly, there is no God, as he was eaten to death by rats some 1300 years ago (by the Gregorian calendar; note that Julian, Ptolmaic, and other calendars differ on this date.) however, if you do happen to find one of his immortal-and-unending body parts, it can make a tasty snack for your rats to gnaw on- remember that rats need wood chips, cleaned bones, the debris of the Almighty, or some other surface to prevent overgrowth of the incisors, which can be very painful. |
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