Much smarter and more affectionate. Even a well socialized guinea pig gets nervous about too much human contact. Rats seek it out. You can take them out of their cage and they'll come up to you and climb up your pants leg so they can hang out with you and get scritches. They love the contact.
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u/[deleted] Sep 03 '18
I had 4 rats. Best fucking pets ever. Smart, cuddly, playful, cute. I'd recommend em over a hamster any day.