Ralphie the one-eyed rattie...

[CathyBogart]

I recommend not posting at Rats Rule....I used to post over there a lot and they are very VERY hostile to new rat owners. You're more than welcome to PM me with any questions too. I loooooooove ratties!

I was going to write a more substantial post, but I'd make myself late for school.

[Vela]

I have seen some really cool cage topper things you can put on a 10 gallon aquarium (which is fine to start with), that allows them to climb and do what they love without costing you a lot for a higher cage later on. Thewy also have them for a 20 gallon etc as well, that I have seen. Your little guy would do best with another little guy to keep him company so you really ought to get two if you are going to get him. They just so best with more than one, emotionally. They are great pets, I love them. I have 4 girls, little terrors that they are getting into everything LOL. Someone left their box of cheerios too close to their cage, and they reached out with theri little arms, pulled it close and ate half the box away LOL.

[molucass]

They can be hostile to new owners, but its from my experience that they aren't in most situations...

Besides, I think there is hostile people on every single forum, regardless of whether you are new or have been there for a while.

[ramanth]

Donna, I'm wondering what your kitties are going to think!!

Seriously though, that is so sweet that you took him in. I think rats make great pets.

Maybe I'm naive, but being a snake owner, I never once thought about the mice and rats in Petco (or Petsmart) being used as snake food. I just assumed they were the "pet" mice, not the feeder ones.

Pictures??

[moosmom]

Kim,

I haven't brought Ralphie home yet. And I don't have the capability of posting pictures right now as I no longer have a card reader. But I'll try to get pictures once I get them.

[Zippy]

That is great you saved Raphie.I have heard nothing but great things about pet rats. Hope your kittys don't get jealous.

[Argranade]

Awww that's nice of you too save Raphie,

Did the snake just eat another different rat after that?

Hope you can get some shots of Raphie.

Congratz on your new addition.