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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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

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    Did the snake just eat another different rat after that?
    Not sure but I think she ment for people who come in and buy rats as
    snake food. Hes was probly going to be put in the spot where they sell
    them as food.

    Congratulations on the new guy!
    Rats are amazing pets I love them so much!
    Cant wait for pictures
    Last edited by buttercup132; 11-02-2006 at 05:26 PM.
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    Donna, it's very sweet of you to want to give Ralphie a good home. But, ah, do you think your kitties will be less interested in him than a snake would be? Just asking cause I finally quit buying parakeets when I had my kitties because they ALWAYS seemed to wind up being an exotic snack, no matter how hard I tried to protect them. Also, how does your new landlady feel about more pets? Please don't risk loosing your new place, ok?
    (Donna honey, I'm not trying to be critical, I'm just voicing what's going through my mind. I hope you aren't offended. (((hugs)))
    *edit - btw, I love the name -- "You're gonna shoot your eye out, Ralphie!"
    Last edited by cyber-sibes; 11-03-2006 at 12:04 AM.

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