RATZILLA (VIDEO): Pet Rats PH at the 'HCP 1st Anniversary Pet Fair' (January 24, 2015)

Hamster Club of the Philippines 1st anniversary Jackman Plaza Munoz

Hamster Club of the Philippines 1st anniversary at Jackman Plaza Munoz

Watch this video, you might be here =)

The Hamster Club of the Philippines celebrated its first anniversary on January 24, 2015 at 4/F Jackman Plaza Muñoz. Pet Rats PH was there along with other pet groups who were also there to exhibit their pets and merchandise. Later in the afternoon there was a contest for the best hamsters across different categories.

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Hamsters are being judged across different categories.

Further Reading:

The Rattus University Tour 2011

Thank you to sir Clarito for the shirts!

It's been a pleasure to meet everyone at the event, and to be able to share the lovely personalities of our pet rats. Thank you to the Hamster Club of the Philippines for inviting us!

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Who else were there

Check out other groups who were also present in the event:

(Please comment below if I missed to note anyone)

Bearded Dragon Forum

Boa Keepers Philippines

Filipino Exotic Central

Hamster Club of the Philippines

Philippine Exotic Minded

Local Finest Reptiles

Philippine Association of Goldfish Enthusiasts

Psyko Deato

Team Shootfighter

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Rat Selfie Contest

Thank you for taking selfies with our rats!

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The photo that gets most Likes and Shares

will win a box full of luscious skin care products.

So tag your friends to your photo

and Share them on your timeline!

Liking period is from

January 25 to January 31 at 11.59 pm.

Winner will be announced on February 1 at 9 pm.

Winner will also be contacted via email.

Shipping will be shouldered by me, Rattus.

The first 13 who took selfies with our rats automatically get these items for FREE.

This Mega Grand Skin Care Box awaits the winner of our Rat Selfie Contest

These are just some of the selfies with our pet rats

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Pet Rats 101

About Pet Rats
Pet rats are one of the sweetest creatures on earth. They belong to the same family of rats that you see in the wild, and this species is called Brown Rats (scientific name 'Rattus norvegicus'). Do rats bite? In my 6 years of petting them, there was never an instance. You are most likely to be bitten by other animals, or get struck by a lightning... than be bitten by a pet rat!

If you're just starting out on your first ever pet rat, get a tall cage because rats love to climb. Rats usually have 6 - 12 pups per litter. For those who want to start breeding, make sure both rats don't have any history of illness at least 4 generations before.

Rat pup in the process of being delivered.

How to tame a wild rat?
Taming a wild rat is no magic. It's a behavioral process that involves getting the rat used to the company of humans and being handled from a very young age. From experience, wild rats that have been raised from a young age are most likely to act like your regular domesticated pet rats.

From past experience, adult wild rats that I caught and kept for domestication usually died within 3 days due to stress. Female wild rats are friendlier and less prone to biting you after keeping them in captivity for a week or two but they may still bite out of self-defense.

Leptospirosis and other diseases
Contrary to what people think, rabies is unheard of in rats. The most common disease linked to rats is leptospirosis. This bacteria thrives in wet environments such as sewers and rice paddies. All animals that come into contact with these sources are potential carriers. Which only means that it's not exclusive to rats. And besides, PET RATS are kept in clean and loving homes so there's really no reason for them to magically contract diseases out of nowhere.