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Wednesday, March 19, 2008

How Long Do Rats Live? - Really Cool

I recently got this book about rats - the book is called Rats by, Debbi Ducommun - and it had a scale of equivalent aging schedule for rats compared to humans. On the scale it had this information:
Rat Age Human Age
5 weeks ................................ 10 years
6 months ................................ 16 years
9 months ................................ 25 years
1 year ................................. 35 years
1 1/2 years ............................. 50 years
2 years ................................ 65 years
3 years ................................ 85 years
4 years ................................ 100 years
5 years ................................ 110 years
6 years ................................ 120 years
7 years ................................ 130 years

I thought this chart was very cool to see and I thought you might want to see it.
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33 comments:

Anonymous said...

This chart is interesting. I thought rats do not live more than 3 years. Have you heard of any rats living 7 years (130 human years)?

Anonymous said...

our rat is 5 years old and is starting to age very quickly. i was surprised that most rats don't live past 3 years old

Anonymous said...

Wow, you must look after your rat very well for it to live so long! The average is 2-3 years, rarely older than that.

Jay said...

I just lost my 6 year old female last week. I had had her since she was 6 weeks old and new her birthday so I can in fact confirm her age. She had had 3 cage mates pass away each of which lived from 2 - 2 1/2 years each.

Anonymous said...

We just lost our rat today and he was 1 1/2 years old. We bought him from a pet store as an adult, and have no way of confirming his age. They are truly the greatest pets.

Anonymous said...

they are fuckin rats they are meant to be outside diseased carrying rodents they are not pets yous are sick !!!

Anonymous said...

Anonynous you are an ignorant idiot!!!! They happen to make wonderful pets! Just because you are a cold hearted asshole doesn't mean the rest of the world is! I hope no animal has the misfortune of having you as an owner! Jerk!

Anonymous said...

Jerk!!!!!

Anonymous said...

Rats really are the greatest pets. They are just the right size to hold and cuddle. They are the cleanest and smartest rodents. A lot of rats come in a pearly white color, and the coats of well-kept rats are really shiny and soft. Anybody who doesn't see that a rat is awesome is a weirdo.

Anonymous said...

Yea My 5 yr old son Josh pet rat died yesterday

He was an excellent pet he lived 4yrs and 10 months. Easy to look after and clean.
R I P "Ratty"

Anonymous said...

Listen if that is your opinion why are YOU reading a fucking article about rats?!? Common now!! Listen rats are rats. People have different preferences, snakes, hedge hogs, pigs, guine pigs, mice, hamsters, birds, lizards I can go on all day! The point is if you want to argue that rats are supposed to be outside carting diseases well, we all could argue that every fucking animal is supposed to be outside carrying diseases! Including us, and YOU!!

Anonymous said...

Our two boys died today, from what we think was a heart attack. They were 29 months and 30 months old, they loved there baths and loved to play with our dog. I never thought I could get go attached to two rats.
My 9 year old son is devastated, his dad suggest we buy new ones, but I don't want to go thru the loss of another rat, its broken my heart.
What should I do?
I know that no other rat will ever be like Bear and Myles.

Unknown said...

I just recently got a rat well i rescued it from my brothers snake lol she is two tone tan and white with red eyes she is the sweetest thing ever. The really do make good pets.

Anonymous said...

I got my rat back in the end of 2010 and he just recently passed away. He was approximately 3 years old. I bought him at a pet store & they said he was medium sized, so not a baby but not yet full grown. so sad.

Anonymous said...

I have just got a rat for the first time. She's 9 weeks old and very pretty, brown with a white arrow shaped marking on her belly. We've named her Damsel and couldn't be happier with her. The age chart is interesting, the more you handle your rat and keeping them in pairs or groups makes them happier and will also help them live longer apparently.

Anonymous said...

My son wanted a rat when he was 5 y/o and I couldn't do it. Some 7 years later he still wanted this rat. I though about it for 1 1/2 weeks and decided I would let him get one. I fell head over heels in love with this little guy and we had him for only 2 years. We were so broken hearted over his death and to this day keep his picture on our refrigerator. Greatest pet ever owned in my entire lifetime.
We are ready to buy one or two more in the next week and cannot wait! For anyone even thinking about it, it will be the greatest pet you ever own. I opt for males because they love to cuddle, would stand on hind legs to greet my son when he came home from school "the best animal ever."

Anonymous said...

My last rat lived for 5 years, even after having a hard start (very poor diet and care) but he was so sweet and rebounded well with a proper diet. I truly believe that as long as you give your ratties the good stuff for food, they'll live a good long time, but never long enough :(

Unknown said...

I have about 30 rats. The oldest are 3 Ben & Betty there kids and grandkids and great grand kids r healthy and beautiful.I feed them what we eat healthy vegetable and fruits. Pasta.chicken etc. Very friendly. And make super pets that r very clean. And social animales more so than some humans. . Rats r great. Mary

Anonymous said...

getting 3 rats today cant wait why come to a site about rats if you dont like em jerk

Anonymous said...

Have had a few rats over the years, each and every one have had a very different personality, these little guys are just so awesome its impossible not to be heart broken when they leave.

One of my current ones(ted)had a stroke last week hes stll trying to do everything he always did just his body wont let him :( , don't expect a happy ending just a comfortable a passing as possible and more fond memories. Every time it happens I promise myself I won't have another but sooner or later ill see an unwanted chap somewhere and just cant help myself and have wonderful few years until the next time. Rats are AWESOME intelligent and the cleanest of animals .. worth the heartache to share a good few years with such an amazing animal. Be strong they will always add to your life and teach you things you never imagined.

Anonymous said...

my girl just had a nice litter of 6 babies they are 13 cads old and slowly opening there eyes there are so cute relly a great pet

Anonymous said...

I just got home a couple of minites ago and my mum told me that my rat remie died so I wanted to know how long they live for and she was 4 years old and i already miss her and im crying :'(thanks for the answers aswell guys!

Unknown said...

I Got my first Rat today ive been wanting one since forever his name is Barry so sweet and small i got a baby so i could raise it he is already licking my hands and cuddling at 6 weeks we even clicks his teeth its the way Rats Purr .. well thats what Google said anyways Im already in love with my new little Ratty

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Anonymous said...

I love rats, but I hate how short their lives are! I remember I read something once about a person who had succeeded in breeding rats to live somewhat longer by mating the rats later, but I can't remember where I found it.

Unknown said...

I didn't knew that Rats can live that much longer. I thought they have a relatively small life compared to dogs and cats. This is really interesting for those who love having small pets at their home.
Regards:
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Unknown said...

If you have nothing nice to say rather shut up and keep your ignorant opinions to yourself

Anonymous said...

Awwww. These stories are so very sweet. I only came here curious about them as I am presently homeless and found myself camping. Having never owned anything more than a cat, I find it fascinating to observe their temperament and level of awareness,etc. The most adorable little baby (and it's Mum?) came poking around for food one night and since then, I am hard pressed not to feed them lest they keep me up all night. I can't say that keeping the little guy as a pet, should I settle in somewhere, hasn't crossed my mind. I was joking with my family that the little one must be a teenager by now, given how it's temperament has changed over the months, and coming here to check proves THAT must be why he/she now acts like a rebel ,chasing it's elder off in order to not all the food! LOL! While I CAN boast having hand fed a skunk, I have not picked either of the two up or pet them, but their vibrations alone say they are the kindest little souls...and certainly more "social" than the only stray cat! Thanks for the stories. ☺️God Bless you all (or the Universe, whatever your view) and my condolences for your losses. (I also looked this up worried about the older one ��). They will surely live longer in your hands rather than out in the wild with Hawks!

Unknown said...

PS. Oh dear! Just looked at dates, is anyone still maning this site? Is there a way to leave a picture? These are very unusual looking rats...European breed?

If you don't think rats are necessarily the pet you are looking for, but want a pet similar to a rat, I would look into a chinchilla. This link is great for the history of chinchillas, and is really interesting.
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