Ratty FAQ!
"Why Rats?"
Hollywood has long since muddied rats down to character "flaws" they find important to sell the biggest and scariest movie. They're the first ones to point out sharp teeth! Beady eyes! Worm-like tail!
But they'll be the last to touch on the absolute adoration a little creature like a rat can harbor in their tiny bodies.
They wont tell you that 'wormy tail' can wag when a rat is so content with pets that they practically propel themselves off the table. Or that those little teeth do something called "bruxxing" when the animal is happy, paired with boggling which puts on a rather odd display of wiggling eyes like a tiny happy serenade.
They wont tell you that you can feel your heart swell for such a tiny animal and the loyalty and love they will give for their short lives.
Rats are an interesting pet, that is for sure. But they are one that everyone needs to try out just once... Twice... A dozen times. ((They're kind of like potato chips in that way, you can't have just one. ))
But, if my ramble didn't convince you- oh just you wait! I have interesting facts if that fits your fancy more!
> Rats can be taught tricks just like dogs! A clicker, some treats, and some free time and you're on your way! Want to play mini basketball? They got you covered!
> A species of rat called the "Giant pouched rat" are being used in countries to detect mines years after they were buried! They're light enough that they don't set off anything, but their noses are powerful enough that they are put to the task! They're also used to sniff out TB!
> Rats are social species. As such, when kept apart from friends- they become very depressed! Some scientists even found out that rats turn to substance abuse when they are socially isolated.
> Rats are in the tiny group of animals that can feel empathy!
Look at that! Fancy rats have fancy facts!
Fancy!
Hollywood has long since muddied rats down to character "flaws" they find important to sell the biggest and scariest movie. They're the first ones to point out sharp teeth! Beady eyes! Worm-like tail!
But they'll be the last to touch on the absolute adoration a little creature like a rat can harbor in their tiny bodies.
They wont tell you that 'wormy tail' can wag when a rat is so content with pets that they practically propel themselves off the table. Or that those little teeth do something called "bruxxing" when the animal is happy, paired with boggling which puts on a rather odd display of wiggling eyes like a tiny happy serenade.
They wont tell you that you can feel your heart swell for such a tiny animal and the loyalty and love they will give for their short lives.
Rats are an interesting pet, that is for sure. But they are one that everyone needs to try out just once... Twice... A dozen times. ((They're kind of like potato chips in that way, you can't have just one. ))
But, if my ramble didn't convince you- oh just you wait! I have interesting facts if that fits your fancy more!
> Rats can be taught tricks just like dogs! A clicker, some treats, and some free time and you're on your way! Want to play mini basketball? They got you covered!
> A species of rat called the "Giant pouched rat" are being used in countries to detect mines years after they were buried! They're light enough that they don't set off anything, but their noses are powerful enough that they are put to the task! They're also used to sniff out TB!
> Rats are social species. As such, when kept apart from friends- they become very depressed! Some scientists even found out that rats turn to substance abuse when they are socially isolated.
> Rats are in the tiny group of animals that can feel empathy!
Look at that! Fancy rats have fancy facts!
Fancy!