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Amy said:I've known people who are terrified of frogs, mice, spiders, and even worms (of any kind). They say they know those things are harmless, but it's just some irrational fear deep inside... Are there any animals you are afraid of?
I have pet rats too! Rats rule! I think they are lovely pets. But I have to admit, having known them as pets, I think they can be quite a nuisance when they are wild. Because they chew up all kinds of stuff and like to get in to everything. Humans tend to have a conflict with rats because wild rats like our food and our homes and will come in and chew up wires, eat insulation, eat our food, etc.. But domesticated rats are really wonderful pets if you take care of them properly. You are right that rats don't "carry" disease that can affect human beings. The rat was never responsible for the bubonic plague because it was the FLEA that carried the disease. It just so happened that the flea likes to bite both rats and humans. I figure that these days, people would be more likely to get bubonic plague from their dog or cat since the flea also likes to live on those animals. But the plague only can come back if we forget our sanitation procedures and medical knowledge and revert back to the middle ages. I believe that the only disease that you can give to your rat or your rat can give to you is a staph infection.Touring3D said:Not all rats carry disease. If they are raised as pets, they are great! I have two as pets. They are very friendly, and pretty intelligent. As a pet, I usually describe themselves as a cross between a cat and a dog. They actually play with you, and not on you(like hamsters). They know their name, and will come(for the most part) when you call. They are constantly cleaning themselves, and easily trained using food. They will do anything for a treat.
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