What kind of rat is the nicest to get and what does it look like?

Question

just wondering cause i want some nice rat

Answer 1

All rats sold in pet stores, from breeders, etc. are domestic rats and all are nice if socialized properly.

I've owned over 20 rats in my life time, and only had 1 aggressive one (he had seizures, so it wasn't a behavioral issue, just a side effect).

There are different types (colorations, fur type, ear setting, etc.)  but none is 'nicer' than any other. That's all in the raising of the rat. :)

Answer 2

fancy rats there a little bit more money but its worth it,they look like rats but not the rats that live in the sewer.

Answer 3

There are no such things as "kinds" of rats. ALL pet rats are considered "fancy rats". If it isn't a fancy rat, it's a wild rat, and should not be a pet.

But all rats that you can aquire as pets are the same exact rat. There are plenty of variations, such as hairless, or dumbo, but those are nothing more than appearences. Just like different colours, they do not affect the way the rat behaves, just the way it looks. One exception is hairless rats, which do have some minor requirements that are different from furred rats.

But otherwise, all rats are wonderful pets as long as they come from reputable sources, are healthy and socialized. Colour most certianly will not determine whether a rat is nice or not!

If you'd like to learn more about the different varieties rats have, have a look here: http://www.afrma.org/fancyrm.htm

Answer 4

they come in many differant colors and kinds. from plain black, plain white, to black hooded [[it has color from its shoulders to its nose.]] blue hooded, dumbo [[big ears]] and albino..the personality depends on the rat itself not the breed.

hope ive helped!!

desiree

ps.need anymore info on your little rat then just message me!!

Answer 5

I have never likes rats really, i think they are hidious... i have four fancy mice. and there is! different kinds go to this website. i have one satin shiny mouse, and hes kewl looking but mean!!!!!!!!!!!! and i have three others a black one a gold one, and a white, and brown one. all 6-8 weeks, and the old satin one is 7 months. (caged by his self with oldest girl mouse) http://mandyspets.ddhost.us/admin/data/u... thats a picture of a satin fancy mouse.

Answer 6

FANCY RATS ARE MORE "SILKY" BUT IT REALLY DOES NOT MATTER AS LONG AS YOU PLAY  WITH UR RAT ALL THE TIME EVERYDAY GIVE IT UR UNDIVIDED ATTENTION AND  MAKE SURE YOU HAVE TWO BECAUSE THEY CAN DIE FROM DEPRETION I HAVE 3 RATS AND THEY DO NOT LEAVE ME JUST BECAUSE I PLAYED WITH THEM ALMOST EVERYDAY  ALL RATS CAN BE NICE