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 Rats are a suitable pet for children and adults alike although young children will require supervision and help in caring for a pet rat.
Rats are socialable and therefore prefer the company of another rat and so rats are best kept in pairs or small groups.
Rats are clean, highly intelligent and form a close bond with their owners. Their high intelligence means that rats require daily stimulation to prevent them becoming bored and depressed and so it important that rats are given time out of their cage to play, explore or interact with their owner on a daily basis. Rats can also be taught to perform a variety of tricks.
Male rats (bucks) tend to be more laid back and lazy, with female rats (does) being more active and quick moving but both sexes are equally tame and make good pets. | 
