To tell you guys the truth I was about to buy an african soft furred rat yesterday lol, They looked like hampster/mice hybrids but there not lol. I was about to buy one but then I forgot I have a few rescues still so when there gone I just might go back and buy one or 2. I never held a rat in my life and after cuddling with them I'm crazy over these guys, they cost more than a fancy rat at $29.79 from Pj's but there soo cute.