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Is it true that if you get a rat you have to get two or more?

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I'm going to get a new baby dumbo rat, but our friend who has a rat company (http://funadvice.com/r/3o83se2amj) said she would only give us rats if we would keep two together because they are very social animals. But I was going to get a rat because i wanted an animal to hold and keep me company in my room and teach tricks n other stuff, and if i got two i don't think i could give them as much attention as i would an individual one. Is having two a definite must or if i spent a lot of time with my rat (besides being at school and at night when i'm sleeping and the exception of everyday life) would having one rat be okay? I know i have lots of friends with just one rat... Sorry for such the long question. :)