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[fakeplastiktree]

Does anyone know if there's anywhere I could buy pet rats?

[Rusty Shackleford]

Interesting question. Korean doesn't even have a word for rat (I think. Don't crucify me if I'm wrong, please). I really want a hedgehog. They are about 140,000 won at emart.

I have only seen one rat in Korea, in 2 years. However, I'm sure you can buy rats somewhere.

[Gnawbert]

I'm actually very curious about this as well. I had a few pet rats growing up, along with assorted other animals, dogs, a ferret, guinea pigs, etc., and other than the dogs, the rats were always excellent pets.

[SSA]

Hi.
I don't believe you would get a pet rat here in Korea.

I cannot be certain of course but I have a dog here so I spend more time than most in the pet aisle in the supermarkets and pet stores (the few that exist). Most large supermarkets (Emart/home plus etc) sell rabbits, guinea pigs, dwarf hamsters (not syrian), lizards, turtles, hedgehogs and fish. I have never seen supplies for pets other than these anywhere (Cages, food, toys etc.)

In honesty even if rats were available to buy I would think carefully before buying one. Vets in Korea are likely to have little or no experience with rats. Rats live for approx 5 years and cannot be transported internationally when you leave. Rats also like to live in packs.

I hope I have been of some help.

Good luck.

[SSA]

Hi.
I don't believe you would get a pet rat here in Korea.

I cannot be certain of course but I have a dog here so I spend more time than most in the pet aisle in the supermarkets and pet stores (the few that exist). Most large supermarkets (Emart/home plus etc) sell rabbits, guinea pigs, dwarf hamsters (not syrian), lizards, turtles, hedgehogs and fish. I have never seen supplies for pets other than these anywhere (Cages, food, toys etc.)

In honesty even if rats were available to buy I would think carefully before buying one. Vets in Korea are likely to have little or no experience with rats. Rats live for approx 5 years and cannot be transported internationally when you leave. Rats also like to live in packs.

I hope I have been of some help.

Good luck.

[Bramble]

Definitely check the export/import restrictions before you even consider it. If you do decide on a rat, I'm sure there are plenty who need to be rescued.

[Reise-ohne-Ende]

[redaxe]

Why would you pay money for a rat? Just leave your window open and some food out on the table, you'll have a rat overnight.

[Reise-ohne-Ende]

Hehe, I prefer mine domesticated and rabies-free, thanks.

[ekul]

I had pet rats and when one died the other did the next day, heartbroken brother.

[fermentation]

I swore I saw rats at E-Mart a few weeks ago.

[Bramble]

http://www.animalrescuekorea.org/forums/showthread.php?p=15207#post15207