Should i buy a hamster or rat?

Question

im thinking about getting a little pet, i dont know if i should buy a hamster or a rat?

Answer 1

with a hamster you can just have one

but rats are pack creatures. so if you get girls they must come in pairs and boys come in 3's.......

also dont go to pets at home. they know nothing about animal care.

Answer 2

Rats are much more intelligent and they live longer.

Hamsters are cute and more likely to bite you.

Answer 3

hamsters will sleep most of the time and won't likely sta on your shoulder or hand. But rats will bond with u more and can be trained to stay on ur shoulder or in your pocket.

Answer 4

rats are more sociable u can have rats in pairs but u have to handle them every day for about an hour hamsters are good but there solitry animals meaning they have to be on there own or get some dwarf hamsters there nice small can be kept in pairs and there much better in my opinion

Answer 5

hamsters are cuter to look at but rats are more loving pets.  Hamsters will sleep all day but rats are happy to play with you.

Answer 6

Rat! Much more personality - they are very intelligent and you can really bond with them. I had an ex-lab rat called Theakston as student, he was great!

Answer 7

Get a rat! They are the cuddliest things on earth!

Answer 8

Hamster- small, likes to live alone, sleeps in the day, lively at night, can become tame but be warned do not wake him/her up as it will bite

Rat, likes company of its own kind as well as human, needs lots of space to climb, needs toys for stimulation, very intelligent and can learn tricks - rattie owners often say they are like owning a mini dog. Will play whatever time of day and sleep when you do.

Personally i prefer the Fancy rat, they are far more entertaining and easier to tame, personally i would reccommend the boys as they cuddle more :)

Answer 9

I used to have a few rats, they were great pets.

But most rodents only last a few years and you get so attached.

Something to bear in mind if your an emotional person.

Answer 10

well i dont no out of those 2 because i have never had them but i have had rabbits and i have 3 female and 1 male mice. i think u should get mice

Answer 11

i think you should get a hamster becaus they can be quite fun nd cute aswell! but i think u should choose yourself!

a rat is fun but wat if it escapes!!!

and hamsters are fun but they do sometimes stink!

but i would choose a hamster!

gd luck and hope i helped!

Answer 12

Hi, I've had both and I would say a rat, without a doubt, they are really intelligent and can be trained to do all kinds of cool tricks, especially with clicker training - check these out!

http://www.fancy-rats.co.uk/information/...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zqRuRwgJ...

Rats tend to be more sociable and will enjoy sitting on your lap watching TV and going everywhere with you up your sleeve or on your shoulder! You can build mazes for them with a piece of cheese in the middle, they're so good at these that after one successful run they can do it straight away every time! Just make sure you buy a nice big cage (ones for ferrets are often more interesting for rats with slides, tunnels, wheels and ladders) rats can get really quite big so allow for that! They love fresh fruit and veg and should have this everyday in addition to their dry mix. Good luck and have fun!

Answer 13

Rats are lovely animals, despite the reputation associated with them.

They're very clean, they're as smart as dogs and are good fun, as they will come to you if you get them out and let them roam free occasionally. They eat anything, so no worries feeding them and they're good alone or in pairs.

My friend, who keeps rats, loves them and says that the Female rats are best as they are friendlier. When I go over to hers, I love playing with them and handling them. Lovely animals. I'd get some myself if my situation permitted.

Answer 14

Neither.  These animals did not evolve to be bred for the pet trade and kept in captivity.  They will continue to be abused in this way as long as people keep buying them as pets.  There are better ways to enjoy nature, don't you think?

Answer 15

Rats are very intelligent, friendly pets and most importantly they DO NOT smell. Hamsters are boring, they sleep all day, and keep you awake at night. Get 2 rats though because they are very sociable and like a companion. Hope this advice has helped!

Answer 16

i have a hamster but i've heard that rats are friendlier and more social while hamsters just like to sleep. although during the night their very energetic. and rats are bigger and more playful. but i think that hamsters are cuter:) so u decide.  

Answer 17

I have a hamster. Shes adorabal.

I have heard rats are better pets, you can train them, they r cleaner

and they are less likely to bite you. they love to play.

but my hamster loves to play with me and with rats you have to have them in 2's or 3's. Dwarf hamsters you need 2.

syrian hamsters are happy with you if they had a friend then they would fight till another dies.

I suggest a Syrian Female Hamser

or just any hamster.

Or if you are willing to look after 3 or 2 rats thats your choice.

Have a happy life with your ' pet

Answer 18

Rats are known to be more clever than hamsters are, but I still prefer hamsters, because Hamsters are:

Cute,

Friendly,

Easy to take care of,

Having one hamster is better,

Hamsters can also learn tricks,

They are available in different shapes/sizes/breeds of your choice,

They are perfect pets for children.

So, I'd say get a hamster, because one hamster can fill you up with joy.

According to Chinese culture, Hamsters are known to bring good luck!

Rats usually need a companion, but hamsters don't...so one is better than two, and you can give it more attention!

Hope this helps.

Rest is up to your decision.

I wish you all the very best and hope you'll take the right decision.

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Have a Good Day!

Regards,

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Answer 19

I would get a hamster. I don't know why, but rats creep me out, no offense rat lovers!!!! Anyways, if you do get a hamster, get a teddy bear hamster, they are very furry, and if you hold them up to your cheek it tickles. Teddy Bear Hamsters are very active and fun to play with. Teddy Bear hamsters do not need a lot of attention, and are very easy to care for. As for rats.........don't know, I've never had one. Hope I helped and good luck!

-Pumpkin  8D

Answer 20

You dont need to get a pair of rats, if you plan on playing with him/her a lot. A single rat will tend to bond with its person much stronger and faster than if it has a cage companion.

Answer 21

get a hamster rats bite and spread diseses.and its creepy (gothic) to hav a pet rat

Answer 22

Hamsters. I won't tell you which breed to pick because that would be unfair. Chose the breed that is right for you

Answer 23

if you want to buy a hamster, make sure that you have a right cage for it.but you have to pay more money.

if you want to buy a rat, you don't have to worry about it.but for a hamster,there kinda like running here and running there.hamsters are kinda hard to take care of but there very very very cute!

Answer 24

get a rat. they are very good companions and are far more entertaining to have than hamsters. they are also highly intelligent. they are like a really really small dog. i love my rat!! she is perfect. i love her way more than a hamster. i like hamsters to but rats are far more fun!

Answer 25

Depends on your preference and circumstances, rats need rather large cages full of toys and accessories. They are also social animals and will like lots of attention. Hamster how ever are not as friendly, they take more time to be handled and quite a few don't like being picked up. Hamsters are cheaper and probably easier to look after but i think you'll get more enjoyment out of a rat. You can also have more then one rat but hamsters need to live alone unless there a dwarf but even then they still might take a pop at one another.

Answer 26

MOST DEFINITELY A RAT AS RATS ARE VERY FRIENDLY AND VERY INTELLIGENT.A HAMSTER WOULD BE BORING AND SLEEP ALL DAY AND YOU ALSO HAVE MORE RISK OF THEM BITING.

Answer 27

rat they love cuddles kisses tickles but you will need to buy 2 as they need company AND THEY DONT SMELL as long as you keep cage clean .hamsters are ok there not lovers of being held they also dont smell but they take longer to get to know you but its up to you and only you if you want to only admire from afar then hamster if you wont to get down and love then rats

Answer 28

get a couple of rats, they make way better pets than hamsters and they dont bite, they are alot cleaner and alot smarter than hamsters. i have 2 7 month old male rats called 'remy and emile' and they will l**k your hand to death and snuggle into you neck when you have them out, but if you put your hand in my hamsters cage, he hisses at you and tries to bite you

Answer 29

neither get a chinchilla. they don't smell as bad and they r soooo much fun.

Answer 30

i prefer hamsters because they are a bit bigger and cuter than a rat...

i had a rat once...it fits in all the little nooks and cranny of the house...

you'd loose it in a week!

hamsters are better...

i mean...when u say u have a pet rat..doesnt it seem just a bit strange?

Answer 31

I have had both hamsters and rats and i would say that rats are better, they are a lot cleaner, more sociable than hamsters and all in all a lot more fun and friendly. So if i were you i would get a rat.

If you wanted a quiet animal that didnt do a lot and just slept all the time then you would be better off with a hamster.