certainly not a cage that is smaller than they are.

probably one they can turn around comfortably in have a bit of moving space.

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Do not abandon yourselves to despair.
We are the Easter people and hallelujah is our song.

Pope John Paul II

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ewww, not a rat, ewww

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Oh, you're helpful.

If you get a baby, it can be kept in a smaller cage for a while.

I can't give you exact measurements, but I can tell you that it needs plenty of room to burrow about, and have room to exercise within the cage for when you're not around.

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i wish forgetting you was as easy as getting into

your underwear.

I'm sure they could even compare the gerbil to rat advantages/disadvantages, if you wanted.

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a purpose to human life, no matter who is controlling it,
is to love whoever is around to be loved
- kurt vonnegut

http://www.rattycorner.com/odds/calc.shtml

Rats absolutely need a large cage. Much larger than a gerbil or hamster (which, if you get one of these, do not put it in a glass tank, it is extremely unhealthy).
Also, rats cannot be put in a cage with wire flooring. It will cause foot problems (specifically, Bumblefoot) and even leg breaks to have your rat walking on wire.

Also, please avoid buying from a pet store. The animals are unhealthy and they are rarely, if ever, handled. They are not what a new owner needs (or even an experienced one). Adopt or buy from a breeder.

Post edited at 2:29 pm on Nov. 4, 2008 by cum funnel