Rats
- Thread starter Nickel
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onebdzee
off the shelf
My six year old decided this evening that he wants a pet rat.I told him I'd think about it, and he urged me to email his dad. "Just to see what side he's on. I'm the 'yes' side, you're on the 'no' side".
Rats are ok....we've been there, done that
They don't have a long life span(2-3 years) and are pretty easy to care for....word of caution, they may bite and the more they are handled the less likely they are to do it again
Nickel
curiouser and curiouser
I think we probably travel too much to have a small pet like that. Plus their tails creep me out.
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Mousebaby
Guest
I use to have several rats. They are smart and very funny. They would make a great pet for your child. Just make sure you start with a baby rat so that rat knows your child from the start. I used to walk around with my rat Polly on my shoulder all the time. She loved it, and rats actually giggle when you tickle them. They are cool! 
Nickel
curiouser and curiouser
We have a cute dog and a cute cat, and we're done.Rat?!How about a cute puppy or kitten?
This is just a "hey, my kid is funny thread".
ocean733
New Member
We have a cute dog and a cute cat, and we're done.
This is just a "hey, my kid is funny thread".
Then get him a big fat snake. They are much more interesting to take out to do errands!!!
I had a pet rat, Winkey. He bit me, when I tried to share my Halloween candy with him. I still have the scar.
Pasofever
Does my butt look big?
I had a pet rat, Winkey. He bit me, when I tried to share my Halloween candy with him. I still have the scar.
Why did you name him WINKEY
Why did you name him WINKEY
He had one eye open when I picked him out. I was 8. :shrug: