Rats are thin-tailed, medium-sized rodents, and you can find them all over the world. “True rats” belong to the genus Rattus, ...

While pet rats can live longer ... Most mice you'll find in your house will be 2.5 inches to 3.7 inches long, not counting their tails. Even a small rat will usually be at least 5 inches long.

Chloe Hedrick’s pet rat Charlotte hides in a bag ... She operates the rescue from her house, providing her tiny guests refuge in large crates with “comfy hammocks” and fresh food.

Pet rat owners and breeders in the Twin Cities area ... "Nobody's been sick in our house." Still, Pass is making sure to follow the CDC's precautions, such as washing hands after handling the ...