Those sqweepers are cute as can be.

When I just saw the thumbnail of this picture, I thought that you had one rat with two heads. Especially since you can only see one tail.

that would be awesome. XD

lol imagine trying to break up that fight though >.> >.<

Cleaning the cage and spritzing it with vanilla essence or the like will help C: I do that with intros or using an unfamiliar cage for a while :3

But what a cutie! Personally wish I could get hairless and the like here in NZ :C

yeah. the cage is very new though. I just got it yesterday for my birthday and set it up, but momo did sleep in it for one night and the toys/bedding is still her's. Yuki doesn't seem to give a shit being in the old cage though, even though I didn't wash it of momo's scent. then again, momo is weeks older and hasn't been with other rats for three weeks.

Ahhh okay, probably cause it's her stuff then C: My older girls did that when I intro'd some youngin's in with them but the moment I pulled everything out and scrubbed them with low-allergy vanilla soap and let them dry it was fine C:

Completely up to you but I hope they get along soon! They're adorable!

Aww, so sweet ^_^ I bet they'll get along just fine after a while.
You might try letting them both run around somewhere open, like on the couch with you or something, that should let them get to know each other without so much territorial squabbling. Or maybe, if you have both cages on the same table, just leave the cages open and let them wander back and forth on their own; maybe both tricks in combination. They're going to scuffle a little bit at first but as long as no one's getting hurt it shouldn't really a problem; females tend to argue more over who's getting a bath whether they want it or not more than anything else in my experience, lol.

-w-; and now I read that you should keep them separated for 3 weeks... but... ach.
but quarantine only works if you can keep them in different rooms really. I can't do that...
I'll just watch out for sickness I guess. As for socializing, they get along out of the cage so just... that and I'll try cleaning out the cage. no blood no foul, after all. They've gotta sort their dominance hierarchy out.

Quarantine can work in the same room easily, even with the cages right next to each other, as long as one is fairly enclosed, like an aquarium. I've always used an aquarium for my quarantine cage and never had any problem. It's just preventing germ and virus contact, it doesn't have to be a hazmat station, lol.
And three weeks is ridiculous. Three *days* maybe but three weeks would only be necessary if you were sure one of them was actually ill.

Everywhere I've read has been three weeks. XD
I'll keep them in separate cages but I really can't afford to get an aquarium right now... I really did look this girl over though to see if she looked unhealthy and she seems fine. We'll just see :o

Just have to make sure you keep them separated for a while in case one has some illness the other might catch, before doing proper intros. Skittle has two new girlies who are still pending the final intro, and it's been two weeks or so now

won't that only work if they have separate rooms/air supply? I can't do that... it's only my room. :[

I think enough distance would suffice. My main concern would be that Yuki was appearing a bit malnourished. Don't want to get both rattatas sick!

question: do rats make good apartment pets?

and do they show affection?

yes and yes~ Momo licks my fingers out of affection, wants to be with me and sleeps on my shoulder or in my pocket. c: And their messes are usually easy to clean up.
only thing I'd caution is they can chew a lot. momo doesn't chew but others probably will. I've seen pictures of rats chewing up baseboards or furniture pretty badly... but if you keep tabs on where they are it can be avoided.

and they're better off bought at professional breeders?

Yes. I'm a horrible example because there really aren't any breeders in my area... momo was a rescue from a snake-food cage and yuki was from petco.

I see

now I want a pet rat.

Go to this forum~ http://www.ratforum.com/
It's very helpful in determining what you need to do for them and what to expect.
I will say that they're expensive in health care. They may be cheap animals but they're not 'throw-aways'. I've already paid over 200 in supplies, cage, vet and the like.
They also have a short lifespan. Average is about two years.
despite all that, they're awesome~

Ratties!

Ratratrat!

She is very adorable. =^.^= Makes me miss the days when I had hamsters.

Oh wow, they are just plain adorable~

Dawww.

She looks so pinky!

Now I want a pet rat again...