Wow, this is a little odd, but until I joined a snake forum, I didn't even know that there were clubs like this or that there are actually shows for rats and mice like there are dog shows.
Kinda ironic . . . ~LOL~
I started out with just some albinos from Petco, and just yesterday drove 20 minutes out of my way to go to a mom and pop pet store to get some cute, colored ones! Now I have a couple black and white mottled ones, orange and white mottled, and this funky orange/brown agouti type.
I dont know how I missed this thread! They are cute, and ugly at the same time!
I have been to a few rat shows, they are always a lot of fun!
I have noticed the ones from the mom and pop shop are much larger, healthier looking, and have bigger litters than my petco albinos. Live and learn . . . plus they are a lot prettier. I decided that if I am going to fill my garage with mice and rats, I want pretty ones!!!