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does this thing count

>get bitten by rato
>die

>>2363356
more like

>get bitten by rato
>wash wound
>nothing happens

or

>get bitten by rato
>actually see a doctor for flu symptoms, joint pain, and rash
>get penicillin and get better

or even

>get bitten by rato
>ignore symptoms like a dumbass
>80% chance it clears up on it's own anyway

like, you gotta be real dumb and have shit luck to die of rat bite fever

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Got two neutered boys for my female rat who was a lone survivor. Easiest introduction ever.

>>2363436
what are neutered male rats like

>>2363366
I got bitten by a pet rat. There was so much blood coming out, so no infection. It made a loud sound when the teeth broke my skin, I'll never forget it.

>tfw alberta so no rats

One of my ratos when I was a kid would lick me like a doggo. I'm sure it was just to taste some salt but still it was very cute.

>>2361246
It's a bad idea to get rats if I already own cats, right? I imagine the cats would harrass them 'til the day they die

>>2364070
Even if the cats left them alone the rats would be terrified for awhile.

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Every single thread

>>2364075
This is a blue board

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Could never get a good picture of them, but here are my two buddies who passed away a year ago

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>tfw was just about to make a "should I get a rat or hamster" thread
>see this rat bite shit
fuggg no thx I dont want to die
but god dam hamsters are dumb as shit
>>2364075
like wtf

>>2364085
Don't worry anon, most rats will be hesitant to bite if they've been properly socialized

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>>2364085
highly unlikely that you'll die from a rat bite..
besides, you gotta pick the right rat, anon! it is possible to get socialized rats from a pet store - assuming that's where you'd go to get one. My girl Morti is an example of this, the second I picked her up she was fairly calm though a little cautious (as any rat wold be meeting a new person) but everything turned out great. She's a wonderful rat :)

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>>2364376
This is my other baby Clover, I raised her with a paintbrush, some baby formula, and lots of love. She's a little sassy though.

>>2364085

It's rare as fuck to get, and also rare to die from. There's so few cases a year, the CDC has hardly any statistics on it.

But if you get bitten, wash the wound. If you get flu symptoms later with a rash, fever and joint pain, see a doctor ASAP. That kid was just profoundly unlucky.

>>2364085
Look for a decent breeder in your area. I would only get fish (especially after my LFS closed) and supplies from Petco/Smart

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>>2364542
Not that anon but I live in the middle of nowhere. There are no active breeders in my state and the closest is three hours away by car. I suppose I could tough it out and drive but juggling school with work I don't have too much time on my hands :(