White rats are one of the most desired and popular species of rats around the world. White rats have been quite popular in film & theatre and have also made their way into stories and tales due to their beautiful pristine white bodies and stunning eye

(Sorry, not available in Australia – Try a guinea pig instead) Hamsters(Most often you will find Syrian Hamsters in your local pet shop) like most rodents are relatively short lived averaging 2-3 years life spans. Adults will grow to around 12cm in length

A guinea pig is not a pig at all, just like a koala bear, is not a bear. A guinea pig is a rodent like a mouse, rat, beaver, porcupine or hamster. Many years ago guinea pigs only lived in south America. The local people used them for food, yes they ate th