Rattus Norvegicus

[wednes]

Good day!

I need to get some pictures of some rats. Anybody know where I might encounter Rattus Rattus and/or Rattus Norvegicus? I'm hoping for clean ones, not *ahem* wild ones, but they need to be natural looking, not white like lab rats. (Yes, I'm clearly a rat racist! lulz)

Any point in the right direction would be most appreciated.

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[ladywhaiyvern]

I can send you some pictures (I have a ton). However, your best bet would be getting in contact with the Huron Valley Rat Rescue. It's located in Ypsi (However, I know she is in the process of moving and closing the rescue) but she may still have some Ratties for you to photograph.

Here's the link to the facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=100000826523513

Currently, I only have two ladies (a hairless dumbo- Alice and a dumbo tan & white furred- Diva) that I'm sure would do fine w/having their pictures taken. The only problem is I'm a full-time student at EMU and I don't really have much free time. >.<

[wednes]

Funnily enough, I have already talked to Kaia. She tends to have cute rats, very cute rats. I'm really looking for for a plague rat.

Thanks for the suggestion! :-]

[cherdt]

FYI, typically the genus is capitalized but not the species:

• Rattus rattus
• Rattus norvegicus

(I mention this because you are a writer--I thought you might find it useful.)

[wednes]

Whoa, I had no idea.
That's good info, man. Thanks, Chris!