When do female rats reach their adult size and how big do they get?

i noticed some sources say females are half the size of males but how many inches is that?When do female rats reach their adult size and how big do they get?
Tessie has given you lots of good information.





The size of each individual female rat will also depend on genetics. If you got your rat from a breeder, their pedigree should have information on the line and the breeder should be able to tell you how big their line gets.When do female rats reach their adult size and how big do they get?
Rat Facts


Average life span of 2-3 years.


Length: body 9-11 inches; tail 7-9 inches.


Nocturnal, so will be most active at night.


Males are called bucks, females are does, and babies are pups or kittens.


Rats are social so do best if kept with another rat (or group of rats).


Rats reach puberty very young - at 6-8 weeks of age. They shouldn't be bred this young, though, so make sure males and females are separated before this age.


Females go into heat every 4-5 days (for about 24 hours) and may seem agitated or restless during this time.


Wide range of markings, as well as varieties (e.g. standard/smooth, rex, hairless, tailless).


About Keeping Rats as Pets





Rats are intelligent, social animals that can make wonderful pets.


Easily tamed.


Relatively easy to care for, but are not low maintenance pets.


Require a fair amount of attention and exercise time outside of thier cages (at least an hour a day is ideal).


Rats are very social and do best if kept with other rats





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