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Date Posted: 11:21:37 10/13/03 Mon
Author: Siren
Subject: Re: Pouched rats - santa
In reply to: Grace Jr 's message, "Pouched rats - santa" on 19:43:31 12/22/01 Sat

I wouldn't reccommend a Gambian rat for anyone under 18, 16 is pushing it. And if there are children under the age of 16 in the household and they don't listen to you the first time when you tell them not to pull the dog's ears, then this rat isn't for you.
They do make good pets if aquired young and you have to handle them EVERY day, because they are WILD animals. They have only been in the US about 10 years, and breeders come and go because there isn't the demand right now and many of new owners find the rats too difficult and the breeders sometimes (if your lucky) take them back.
If any of you find a one, before you buy, think about this: If something went wrong, a new law said you couldn't have it, it's bites your child, it bites you, it escapes and tears up your couch, you just can't keep it anymore...Do you know ANYBODY who wants to take a WILD 6+ POUND rat????
Unless you have had experience with other exotics, stop now and buy yourself a domesticated fancy rat.
Personally, I do want to get one. After I am married, I will have one. But I have had years of experience with exotics. You are best to search for the rat yourselves. If you want it that bad, then it's your responsibility And frankly, if you haven't searched for more the 10 minutes online, then your too lazy and this rat isn't for you. It takes a LOT of work.
Not to mention the monkeypox scare. Gambian rats are what spread the monkeypox to praire dogs. You need to do more research then ever before you go and buy a Gambian on impulse, otherwise you literally will end up in the hospital.

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