I'm might adopt a pair of females very soon and trying to research their care as much as possible.

From what I've heard they are smarter than a chinchilla, but less so than a rat. They apparently chew a lot and have a very long life span for a small critter. I've read they are curious and fun, but I'd like to hear some direct experiences from anyone whose owned them or worked with them before.

How "good" pets are they compared to rabbits or chinchillas?