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I bet they would make good pets as well.

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I bet they would make good pets as well.

Well, the ones that aren't scattered in pieces round the landscape probably do.


Wed Jan 22, 2014 11:32 pm
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Amnesia10 wrote:
I bet they would make good pets as well.

Well, the ones that aren't scattered in pieces round the landscape probably do.

The only thing is that I do not have any land mines at home. Should I ask bratty? :lol:

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The rats undergo nine months of training....

The rodents are quick learners....


How long do they live for?

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The rats undergo nine months of training....

The rodents are quick learners....


How long do they live for?

When they're not dancing around landmines, rats typically live 3-5 years in my experience. As far as I'm aware, Giant or Jumbo rats don't live any longer.

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The rats undergo nine months of training....

The rodents are quick learners....


How long do they live for?

When they're not dancing around landmines, rats typically live 3-5 years in my experience. As far as I'm aware, Giant or Jumbo rats don't live any longer.

But wouldn't domesticated rats live longer?

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But wouldn't domesticated rats live longer?

I was talking about domesticated rats. I think the average lifespan is less than 3 years for wild rats.

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But wouldn't domesticated rats live longer?

I was talking about domesticated rats. I think the average lifespan is less than 3 years for wild rats.

But what if they are mutant and good at ninja skills? ;)

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But wouldn't domesticated rats live longer?

I was talking about domesticated rats. I think the average lifespan is less than 3 years for wild rats.

But what if they are mutant and good at ninja skills? ;)

Then their four adolescent turtle disciples will dispose of the mines for them.

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