So, I have two pet rats, Sweets and Panda. My friends bought them for me for my birthday. They are the sweetest little ladies in the world. They are small to medium sized rats (which is not to be confused with the jumbo rats which are the size of a cat). My girls are about the size of a hamster or gerbil. Yes they have long hairless tails but I think they are adorable. Not only that but I also respect how useful the tails are. They help my ladies keep their balance and as a mother I like the tails because it's an easy way to tell if my girls are getting too hot. Rats are sensitive to heat strokes so when they get hot they let heat of of their feet and tail so when their tail is hot that's means they are overheating. This is helpful since I live in the hot state of South Carolina. Since I've gotten them they have upgraded cages three times. The picture is from their second cage. They both enjoy running in the wheel. Also, I've started letting them have scraps and so far I know Panda likes peaches, pears, cherries, cheese dip, and teddy grahams. Sweets doesn't like peaches or cheese dip but she likes the other stuff. Panda loves to lick people and shows affection openly. Sweets, who seemed to be the calm of the two at the store, is actually more cautious. She gets nervous easier than her sister. I love their individual personalities and I look forward to learning more about them.
