Fancy rat
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The fancy rat is the domesticated form of Rattus norvegicus, the brown rat, and the most common species of rat kept as a pet. The name fancy rat derives from the use of the adjective fancy for a hobby
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The blood sport of rat-baiting was an antecedent for the practice of keeping rats as pets.
Jack Black made his living not only from catching rats, but also from selling them for use in baiting.
Fancy rats of both sexes commonly develop mammary tumors as they age. These are usually benign, but multiple tumors can persist even after removal.
Fancy mouse
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A fancy mouse is a domesticated form of the house mouse, one of many species of mice, usually kept as a type of pocket pet. Fancy mice have also been specially bred for exhibiting, with shows being he
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A black pet mouse in a hand
Albinistic mouse (notice the red eyes) with cream colored patches
Two fancy mouse pups (pinkies) with a coin for scale
Mice enjoy group housing and require nesting areas such as this wooden hide.