He sounds adorable! I just recentlly went to Petco and spent some time talking to the ratties, and ended up talking to a store clerk who said most or all of the rats I was talking to will end up being snake food. He said once in awhile a baby rat will go as a pet, but for the most part they're snake food.
I love all animals, and I know that all animals have a place in the food chain, but it's always hard to meet and talk to the soon-to-be snake food. Rats make wonderful pets. I plan on getting my children rats when they are ready for a pet of their own. I hope if you don't take Ralphie, he ends up in a pet home not a food home.
If I were closer, I'd offer to adopt him :) I have a big soft spot for ratties!
