* Rats have poor vision. To compensate for this, a red or pink eyed rat will often weave its head side to side to add "motion" to see better. They also don't see in color.
* Rats normally prefer to have cage mates. It is possible to group female or male rats together, though care should be taken when introducing a new rat.
* While it's great to have both female and male rats, be wary of letting them play together; rats can complete the courting ritual and the whole romantic relationship in about two seconds.
* Generally speaking, male rats make better "lap" pets, preferring to sit and have their ears scratched by an attentive human friend. Female rats are very curious, and love to explore and play games. Both genders make great companions.
* Rats can eat chocolate.
* Rats can also eat smaller pets. Rats are omnivores, and have enough predatory instinct left in them to consider birds, fish and even some smaller rodents as "snacks."
* Rats don't have canine teeth.
* Rats don't have thumbs.
* The oils in cedar and pine are toxic to rats, and should not be used in their bedding materials.
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