CAUTIONARY TAILS
8 things for rat owners to keep in mind:
1 Do not feed hamster food
2 Do not buy a wheel
3 Do not buy one rat on its own
4 Do not believe a petshop when they sex a rat
5 Check the cage thoroughly before buying
6 Check the petshop out first, I prefer breeders
7 Never use cheap sawdust
8 Never feed tomatoes
Source: joannasworld.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk