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Theophanes' Master List of Articles84

Theophanes' Master List of Articles

It has come to my attention that HubPages isn't the easiest place to navigate to find articles by a specific author you want to read. To make my articles easier to find for my readers I am composing a master list of all my articles. Have fun with it...

4 comments    religion history science
Should I buy a pet rat?67

Should I buy a pet rat?

A primer on pet rats. Learn how to take care of them, what you'll need, and why a pet rat may just be the perfect pet for you.

1 comment    pet care rat pet rat
Why Rats Survive60

Why Rats Survive

A look at the wonderous species of the rat! Writen by a long-time rat lover.

2 comments    pets nature pet
Dumbo Rat Cages - 6 Things You MUST Have73

Dumbo Rat Cages - 6 Things You MUST Have

A dumbo rat cage is quite literally just a closed off place that contains your pet dumbo rats, and in order to make it a home, you will need to make it cozy, inviting, and stimulating for him. Here is a list of items or accessories to put inside...

2 comments    fancy rats rat cages dumbo rat
Rats As Pets72

Rats As Pets

Do rats really make good Pets? The answer is yes, and here you will be shown why.

1 comment    pets rats fancy rats
Now That's A Rat Of A Different Color : Fancy Rat Varieties74

Now That's A Rat Of A Different Color : Fancy Rat Varieties

Rats can be defined by many factors; one individual rat may be defined by 1 or more factors. These include, color, coat type, markings, and body type. Some rats may be specifically defined by many factors. New varieties are still in development but some of the standardized factors and varieties can be found below.

2 comments    rats pet rats fancy rats
Rats In The House : Keeping Fancy Rats80

Rats In The House : Keeping Fancy Rats

Pet rats are often called fancy rats and make excellent pets for children and adults alike. Contrary to popular belief fancy rats do not carry diseases like their wild counterparts. Rats have been bred in captivity for hundreds of generations. They are small clean animals that are intelligent and friendly. They tend to be tamer and gentler than other popular rodents kept as pets. Fancy rats rarely bite. They don’t require a lot of space and are inexpensive and relatively low maintenance.

4 comments    rats rat pet rats
Yikes It’s A Rat : How Pet Fancy Rats Came To Be74

Yikes It’s A Rat : How Pet Fancy Rats Came To Be

Eek watch out it’s a rat, it carries the plague. That’s the main reaction people have when thinking of rats. The general belief is that all rats, including those bred in captivity and kept as pets, carry diseases. However pet rats, often referred to as fancy rats, carry no more risk of disease than other domesticate animals such as dogs and cats.

0 comments    rats rat pet rat
Pets For Kids74

Pets For Kids

Children are easily amused by just about anything. More likely than not they will want some kind of pet. Animals can be a great source of entertainment, if you will. They can also be, to an extent, great...

4 comments    family children kids
Creating the Perfect Rat Set-Up74

Creating the Perfect Rat Set-Up

I live in a pet store. In my bedding of fleece Spend my day behind glass Where I’m tapped at and teased I take my food in rations And my water from pipes I run the wheel with passion But mostly at night. Do I sound cute? Well...

5 comments    food water toys
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