First of all - rats, like every other animal are not toys. Getting an animal is a big responsiblity for the next years. Make sure you can give your rat the best home possible.
1. Rats can be noisy in the night, but I got used to it even though cage is in my bedroom.
2. Cleaning cage at least once a week is a minimum.
3. Rats are very inteligent animals. They can learn very quickly and do many, many tricks if you teach them properly. You have to be patient, because teaching a trick can take from several minutes to months.
4. Lonely rat is very sad and will probably die earlier. If you're getting a rat for the first time, get at least two.
5. Rats live about 2 or 3 years.
6. Check out my list with things to feed your rat with -
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7. The size of the cage must be at least 60x40x60 centimeters (which is about 24x16x24 inches). The bigger cage is and more levels it has, better it is.
8. Rats have personalities. I have two rats who are very diffrent. One is very energetic, brave and confident and the second one is very shy, always scared of everyting and very careful, but he's more cuddly.
9. Rats love places to hide. Hammocks are a good solution. I also made my rats some pillows and they really like it
