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    2 large Rats in a 10 gallon tank

    Is it inhumane to have 2 large rats in a 10 gallon tank?
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    Long term? I'd say so.

    Short term Probably not.
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    I have two large males that I'd never put in a ten gallon alone let alone together haha but they are big boys. But tens are kinda small for two rats I've used them for birthing moms and litters tbo
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    10 gallons is too small for large rats, even one. I'd go for a 20 long at the smallest.
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    Re: 2 large Rats in a 10 gallon tank

    Quote Originally Posted by The Serpent Merchant View Post
    Long term? I'd say so.
    Ditto.

    Short-term/temporary housing (i.e. travel, birthing/nursing, overnight, quarantine, that kind of thing) it wouldn't be ideal, but it would probably be ok.

    Long-term, not ok.
    Why keep a snake? Why keep any animal? Because you enjoy the animal, find something beautiful and fascinating about it, and it fits seamlessly into your lifestyle.

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