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-Most rats are from the brown rat family which originated from Asia
-Female rats can breed as young as six weeks old -pregnancy can last 21-23 days -The young can be removed from their mother 4 -5 weeks old -average litter has 8 but can have 18 |
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-outside pets live in woodpiles, tall grass, cars, appliances, etc., trash and garbage in holes under buildings.
-inside rats live in insulated walls, showers, cubboards and near hot water heaters and furnaces, attics and basements |
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-They are about 9 - 11 inches long and weight about one pound
-small ears, rough hair and flat nose -dumbo rats have bigger ears -come in colors red, grey, brown, creme, black and tricolor |
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- first 4-5 weeks rats drink mothers milk
- when older need fresh water daily - eat barley,sunflower seeds, corn and most human foods -outside rats will eat just about anything |
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-Domestic rats make great pets
- are very intelligent, social and safe -You can teach them tricks and love human attention. |
-Wild rats live outside and can transmit deseases to other animals and humans. They do not make safe pets
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