Convince me that I shouldn't get two fancy rats

>>2283586
Unless you live in NYC, you won't be socially accepted.

>>2283591
I'm already not socially accepted so it's fine

Lab rats are better for cat feeding.

>>2283591
I don't understand. I've had people go "eew, rats!" but never anything worse than that.

Unless you can't deal with the short lifespan, there's no reason to not go for it, OP.

>>2283586
Get weaned feeders, exactly the same but you pay less. They're even healthier than non-feeders sometimes.

Myco.

>>2283586
the only downside to me is their lifespans

You'll love them because they're amazing and then they'll die in 2-3 years and make you feel empty inside.

>>2283586
Literally just the lifespans, or if they're female. Female rats are fucking insane sometimes.

>>2284258
don't listen to this fucking nub. most feeders are inbred because the lifespan doesn't matter beyond a few months. most pet stores that have regular pet rats are around $6-$10 a rat. they're worth putting money into since they're usually bred for a good temperament.

>>2284883
I know females are pretty high energy. how else are they insane?