The first time you see a rat boggling its eyes, it can be a startling sight. Their eyeballs visibly vibrate in their sockets.

These have short, smooth, and glossy coats, although the males may have a coarser coat than the females. In general, they are easy to look after and have no special dietary or medical needs. You can ...

Mrs. Hamster and I decided that our 6-year old needed a small pet of her own, so we got her a baby rat for her birthday. He was doing pretty well for his first week, until he passed away. We got her a ...

Rats are intelligent creatures and love interacting with their owners. They can become incredibly tame with regular handling and can free roam outside of their cage in a safe area. An appealing thing ...