Not sure which species you have (Rattus rattus or Rattus norvegicus), but we have the former living in the big Ficus tree next to the jackrabbit food gazebo. When it's cracker time or salad time, their little heads pop out, and they seem to think that the "Saaaalaaaaad!" call is just for them.
They're very gentle. They'll steal a piece of carrot right from a hare's mouth. And I think you remember about the time Isabella spoke Jackrabbit to a Rat with a Rabbit accent, and only eventually got her point across.
Rattus norvegicus...not so much. Much more aggressive and potentially dangerous. But the little, cute Rattus rattus (Black Rat) is adorable, intelligent, and fun to watch. I hope those are the ones you have.
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Not sure which species you have (Rattus rattus or Rattus norvegicus), but we have the former living in the big Ficus tree next to the jackrabbit food gazebo. When it's cracker time or salad time, their little heads pop out, and they seem to think that the "Saaaalaaaaad!" call is just for them.
They're very gentle. They'll steal a piece of carrot right from a hare's mouth. And I think you remember about the time Isabella spoke Jackrabbit to a Rat with a Rabbit accent, and only eventually got her point across.
Rattus norvegicus...not so much. Much more aggressive and potentially dangerous. But the little, cute Rattus rattus (Black Rat) is adorable, intelligent, and fun to watch. I hope those are the ones you have.
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