How big are the biggest of the pet rats?
“Jumbo” is a term used for feeder rats. They are considered jumbo because they are the largest size of feeder rat available. If you were to search ‘jumbo rat’ in images, you would probably see snakes eating them, or dead, lined up on a tray and packaged. Apologies for being so blunt. Rats will grow to a body length of 9-11 inches, plus their tail which is 7-9 inches. When choosing a pet rat, I suggest you obtain one from a breeder, and get them in same sex pairs. Avoid rats that are sketchy or panicked when being held. A good choice would be a rat that is curious enough to approach you. They should be active and alert. The rats body should be firm and well rounded as adults. Younger rats are likely to be on the lean side. The nose, eyes, ears, and rear end should be clean and free from discharge. The coat should be clean and well groomed (healthy rats spend a lot of time grooming). The skin on the ears and tail should be clean and pink. The skin should be free of sores and not red or f
