It might be hungry or its visous or it just wantsto play
urmm... when it gets mad...
You can get a pet rat from most pet stores.
I don't have a pet rat!
If you are prepared to spend the money (which is likely to be a considerable amount) you can consult a veterinarian. It is also much easier and cheaper to just get a new rat. No need to keep a sick and dangerous rat that bites viciously.
Emily Carr had one pet rat.
I have a Rat Terrier myself. They are known for nipping because of their dominant behavior.
If your rat is acting the same as it always is, then it is normal. If your rat is shaking, having diarhea, biting when it doesn't usually bite, or anything else unusual, then take your rat to the vet. If it is biting more often and being more agressive, then your rat might be pregnant.
a pet rat can have many health problems my rat actually died from upper respiratory infection
African Pouched Rat.
I think it is not the best idea to have it as a pet, but if you were a really crazy person who would have a snake as a pet you would keep that rat thingy. but anyway a mole rat, my answer would be NO!
Abraham Lincoln had a lot of pets, and some were unusual pets but he did not have a pet rat.
You can leave your pet rat alone for 2 days but it is not advisable; attention is key.