Thanks everyone!

I ran the idea past my mom and she was like, "why?" I don't think it's because she won't let me get one, but probably because I'm 23 and have had soooo many different animals over the years but never a rat. I'm pretty sure since I pay for and take care of all the pets with the acceptation of the dogs (I help with Syl and Harley, but they aren't my sole responsibility) it shouldn't be an issue if I get a rat.

So everyone agrees that it is a bad idea to have just one? Just curious.