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[–] illi@sh.itjust.works 65 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (4 children)

Rats are awesome pets. If only they lived longer.

Though I will concede, surprise wild rats would be problematic.

[–] doug@lemmy.today 37 points 2 months ago (2 children)

I wish I didn’t have an easier time empathizing with animals than I did people; rats are so friggin’ cute

Hell if I watch an ant long enough I’ll find them cute too. Wiping dirt off their little antennae 🥺

I’m probably gonna die getting bit by a rabid raccoon as I try to pet them.

[–] samus12345@sh.itjust.works 13 points 2 months ago

"Aw, isn't that cute? He's trying to claw my eyes out!"

[–] baguettefish@discuss.tchncs.de 6 points 2 months ago

there are worse ways to go

[–] DharmaCurious@startrek.website 21 points 2 months ago (3 children)

The dichotomy of me: I have always wanted pet rats. I have also lived in a home with a horrible rat infestation. Like, to the point where whole sections of wall have been missing from them chewing them. Keep the food in plastic totes instead of cabinets, and they still chew through the totes. Wild rats, while the same species, are truly horrible to live with them. Not their fault. They're still adorable, intelligent little creatures. But good God does it absolutely suck to have them free ranging themselves in your walls

[–] rbos@lemmy.ca 11 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Consider mason jars for the pantry. Expensive but sometimes you can get a bunch from craigslist or garage sales or thrift stores.

[–] DharmaCurious@startrek.website 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Oh that was a big part of it. Thankfully, we no longer have to deal with a rat infestation, not in a long time. But I still keep all my mason jars and jelly jars. Lol. Öld habits. They're also great in lieu of Tupperware, and depending on the type and how much you fill them, they're freezer safe. I love my mason jars and cast iron lol

[–] rbos@lemmy.ca 4 points 2 months ago

I love it too. Standardized lids and jars make everything so much tidier, and reducing plastic leach is probably a good thing :)

[–] AnUnusualRelic@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Like, to the point where whole sections of wall have been missing from them chewing them.

Oh no, not another window!

[–] Zorque@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago

... into the bathroom.

[–] bitchkat@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

You have to keep thinks in metal containers. I used to keep dog food in a small metal garbage can with a handle that keeps the lid super tight.

I had a lot of mice (wooded lot) and between dog food and home brewing grains, I had to be very diligent. And I found a great company that did pest exclusion.

[–] LillyPip@lemmy.ca 6 points 2 months ago

surprise wild rats

Found my new band name.