What is the life span of a rat?

Question

What is the life span of a rat?

Answer 1

2-3.5 years, though they have been known to make it longer.

Answer 2

From surverys, the average is 2-3...

But they can live anywhere 1-5ish! :)

Remember always to get two.

Same s*x.

Answer 3

about 2-3 years

Answer 4

1-3yrs. if you take really good care of the rat it is possible for them to live to 5yrs.

Answer 5

depends where you get them

Pet Store rats- 1-2 years (or so)

Well Bred rats- 2-4 years (sometimes more)

Answer 6

The average life span of a rat is usually 2-3 years.  Some rats can live longer if very welly taken care of.  I hope this helps.

Answer 7

2-5 is the life span. most dont live 5 years.

2-3 is the average, but there have been cases of some very healthy rats getting to 4 or 5.  Just because your rat is healthy doesnt mean he'll live to 4 or 5 years, sorry.

Answer 8

3 or 4 years........

Mice 1 or 2.

Answer 9

2-4 years

Answer 10

2-4 years :)

Answer 11

about 7 years

Answer 12

2-4 years!