Ralphie the one-eyed rattie...

[Chilli]

Wonderful!!
As all the other rat owners/previous rat owners, I will agree, they are great! I, myself, own 7. I couldn't live without them.
Good luck! And if you have questions, feel free to PM me.

And keep a VERY close eye on him for sneezing or any other sickness signs. Petco has a bad reputation for carrying sick rats (I know not all do, but I certainly know the ones around here do!). And just for a future referance, I'd say you'd need to find a vet that treats rats in your area. Rats will have to go to the vet atleast once in their lifetime usually, if not more. They're prone to such things as tumors, respiritory infections, and similar diseases. And treating a sick rat usually can't wait. Also, be aware most vets charge a pretty good ammount of money, as they consider rats to be exotics.. Just be sure to have plenty of money set aside for your new boy!

[AdoreMyDogs]

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!