Can you have a kangaroo rat as a pet?

Kangaroo Rats (Dipodomys sp.) Cute as they might look jumping around on their enlarged hind feet, the 20-plus species of kangaroo rat do not make especially good pets. They require a huge cage and specialized care. Because they are still essentially wild animals, they may not become particularly friendly to people.Click to see full answer. Considering this, are kangaroo rats dangerous?They are important to the ecosystem as a prey species, but can be a danger to humans since they often carry fleas which may carry diseases that humans are susceptible to. California has set aside protected habitat for the kangaroo rat and other programs are currently underway to further protect them.Subsequently, question is, how do you catch a kangaroo rat? Successful baits include whole kernel corn, peanut butter and oatmeal, and oatmeal paste, which are placed on the trigger mechanism. Place traps near, but not inside, the burrow entrances or along runways between mounds. Check traps each day to remove dead kangaroo rats. Keeping this in consideration, are kangaroo rats friendly? The behavior of the kangaroo rat in a domestic setting is not well documented, as they have not been popular pets for any great length of time. We do know that, in the wild, they drink very little to no water as they get most of their hydration from the legumes and seeds they eat.What do kangaroo rats do?Kangaroo rats are primarily seed eaters. They will, however, eat vegetation occasionally, and at some times of the year, possibly insects as well. They have been seen storing the seeds of mesquite, creosote bush, purslane, ocotillo and grama grass in their cheek pouches.