I'll agree with Deborah on yearly temp fluctuations...rats breed just fine below 70 degrees. I keep mine in my basement as well(45-48ish to 75-80ish). The odor isn't an issue either.
I will also disagree with Satomi, who is completely blowing the smell of mice out of proportion. Though they smell more than rats, it's not that bad with regular cleaning.
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