Invasion of the Rat Snatchers!

A week ago you wouldn't have been able to convince me to hold a rat, let alone own one. Now? I'm the proud owner of TWO! That's right, folks! I got another rat!

Introducing...REMY!!

Isn't she adorable? And, before anyone asks: yes, I named her after the rat in Ratatouille. *Wink*

Remy is a hooded fawn dumbo rat. Dumbo rats are specially bred for their round, droopy ears. Hence, the name Dumbo after everyone's favorite flying elephant. Hmm... they actually look more like mice than rats, don't they? Too cute!

Remy is still a baby. She's about 2 months old and an inch or two smaller than my other rat Nimue. Nim is 3-4 months old. Sherry, the clerk at the pet store, said younger rats have more energy so here's hoping they get along! :-)