Rat FAQ's

[Desert Arabian]

Ok, I am a little bored right now, as always, so I made this thread to relieve my bordem. Ok, here it goes!

Rat Facts:

* Chocolate does not harm rats (unless a HUGE amount)
* Rats have poor vision
* Rats do not see in color
* Rats are omnivores, but they don't have canine teeth
* Rats don't have thumbs
* A rats temperature is regulated through its tail
* Rats sweat through their feet
* When happy, rats will grind their teeth together and vibrate their eyes. (Look funnier than heck, Peanut does that 24/7)
* Rats can't vomit
* You CAN NOT catch rabies from a pet rat (I am so sick of people asking me if my rats carry rabies!)
* Rats have a bellybutton-
* Cedar and pine shavings kill rats (and many other small animals)
* Male rats can kill the kittens if kept in the tank with the female after birth
* It is rare if a rat lives longer than 3 years
* A group of rats are called "mischief"..hahaha, no joke!
* Males are called "bucks"
* Females are called "does"
* Babies are called "kittens"
* Rats are mainly nocturnal (boy, is that ever true...that's why I am wake until 3 AM!)
* Rats are excellent swimmers
* Rats are highly social, and become depressed if housed alone
Parts of the body:

Skeleton of a rat:


Ok, bordem is relieved...I'm done. LOL!

Added Facts:
* Small amounts of oranges helps reduce the risk of cancer in females, but causes cancer in males.
* Rats need their teeth trimmed montly, for they are always growing
* Rats require at least 1 hour out of the cage play time, because they require a lot of exersise.