World Rat Day - April 4
Tue Apr 4th

World Rat Day

Every year on April 4th, World Rat Day honors this vivacious rodent. It's also a day to promote the practice of owning rats as pets.

Do you recoil at the sight of a rat? Or even the mere mention of a rat brings you reeling. The rat is regarded as a highly intelligent animal, which you may not know. They are so smart, that some people keep rats as pets. Rats are also tamed, and they are easy to care for. Rats are also very curious, social, and full of personality. These rodents make them popular pets due to all of these features. Rat owners should know that these animals, like most pets, need to be exercised.. Owners should take them out of the cage at least once a day for about an hour.

Here are some amusing facts about rats: If you don't know a lot about rats, here are some fun facts:

  • Male rats are called bucks and females are dooms, and females are called does
  • Baby rats are called pups by baby rats, who are also called pups
  • Adult rats weigh just over 1 pound, while adult rats weigh just over 1 pound
  • Rats live from 2 to 3 years. Rats live from 2 to 3 years
  • Rats make a booming noise when they play. They make a high-pitched sound when they play
  • For three days, some species of rats can tread water for three days
  • The blood vessels in a rat's tail help regulate its body temperature

There are seven species of rats. These include standard, Rex, Tailless, Hairless, Satin, Dumbo, and Bristle coats. Rats also have 40 distinct coat colors. Some of these coat colors include champagne, chocolate, black-eyed white, silver black, and Dalmation. Rats also come in a variety of eye colors, including pink, red, ruby, and black.

How to celebrate #worldratday..

People with rats are encouraged to give their pets special treats on this day.. Some owners even hold parties for their pet rat, while others hold parties for their pet rat. Rat owners are encouraged to inform others about the benefits of owning this rodent as a pet.

To participate:

  • Go to your local pet store to see the rats and other rodents
  • Learn more about why rats are such popular pets.
  • Visit the National Fancy Rat Society in England or The Rat & Mouse Club of America to view the National Fancy Rat Society in England
  • Watch a movie with rat characters such as Ratatouille, The Secret of NIMH, and Charlotte's Web. NIMH's Web has a video

With #WorldRatDay, you can take a snapshot of your pet rat or favorite rat character and post it on social media.

History has rat day in the world rat day..

Rat owners took to the internet in 2002 to discuss a potential day dedicated to their beloved animals. They wanted to start a World Rat Day that would encourage rats as pets.. These rat enthusiasts selected April 4th as the date that The "Ratlist" began on April 4th. These rat lovers preferred April 4th. The "Ratlist" is the oldest mailing list on the internet dedicated to pet rats.