This name for a second rat?

Question

i posted a question a few minutes ago asking about the name Flumps for my male rat. Well i've decided to get another rat as well because they are such social animals. I was going to get a black rat and call it either Wednesday or Pugsley (addams family).

Do you think its best to get a male or female rat and which name?

Answer 1

Another male rat, definately! You do not want babies. Unless the male or female is neutered/spayed, keep same s*x pairs.

I'm glad you've decided to get a second. =) It's much more fun!

Pugsley is a cute name. Maybe Rumps or Plumps would be cute, too. It would rhyme with Flumps!

Answer 2

Well a female would be a pretty bad idea considering you'd be buried in rat babies in no time. Definitely get him a male friend!

I'd recommend getting another rat from a reputable breeder or rescue as pet store rats are often ill or, in the case of females, pregnant. Plus, you don't want to support pet stores and their mills or backyard breeders:

http://www.petinfopackets.com/rats/ratin...

http://www.petinfopackets.com/rats/ratin...

Always make sure to quarantine a new rat:

http://www.petinfopackets.com/rats/rathe...

Before doing introductions slowly and on neutral ground:

http://ratguide.com/care/behavior/introd...

http://www.ratfanclub.org/newrat.html

http://www.ratpalace.com/rat-articles/ra...