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why are rats clean?
Rats Are Clean. Despite their reputation as “filthy,” rats are actually very clean animals. “Because rats groom themselves constantly, they have almost no odor,” says Debbie Ducommum in Rats: Practical, Accurate Advice From the Expert. “They don’t need you to groom them or brush their teeth.
What is the ecological niche of rats?
Think "Clean up brigade".
What are rats considered?
if u mean "why are rats considered more then mice", they are more intelegent and VERY clean! trust me, i have pet rats and they clean themselvs every 6 or 7 minets.
Is the rat clean?
rats are really clean. they clean themselves you know. ALL THE TIME they clean themselves.
How do you clean your rat?
Rats usually clean themselves. They are very cleanly animals.
Why do rats smell?
Because people do not clean their cages out right. Feral rats smell because they eat trash.
Are there rats in Alaska?
No, i live in Alaska there are no rats. this is the only place in the world that doesn't have rats. We keep our ports and borders clean from rats so they can't get in here. We don't have deadly spiders or snakes either.
Can rats give you anything when they itch?
If they are pet rats kept in a clean cage, then you can't catch anything. Otherwise they may have fleas.
How dirty are rats?
They're about as dirty as the average dog. If you clean your rats cage, house, toys, etc, every week, feed them a good diet & groom them, they can be very clean indeed. Rats spend a lot of time grooming themselves, & are actually cleaner than cats.
Do domestic rats carry plague?
No, rats never carried plague. It was the fleas that they carried. Domesticated rats don't have fleas. Even wild rats are very clean and any fleas they do have don't carry plague much anymore.
Are rats stinky animals?
Yes they stay stinky if you don't clean their cage.
Why do so many people dislike rats?
I don't know, maybe because of the wild rats. The wild rats are nasty, and spread diseases, but then people add that detail to the domesticated pet rats. I think pet rats are very clean, if you take care of them. Hope I helped ^^
