I love rats. I really do. Ask me anything pet-rat related.
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Can I raise a baby rat found in the wild or are there domesticated rats that make better buddies?
You can raise a baby rat (although it doesn't need to be a baby, too) found in the wild, because they are virtually the same as domesticated ones. At least here in Europe, where I live.
The type of a rat you're looking for is a "Norwegian Rat" or "Brown Rat", which is the most common type in the wild.
Generally speaking, there's a saying that animal you rescued will try to pay that back in love.
Rescued or kidnapped?
A rat in the wild isn't in an ideal situation for said rat.
Pet/fancy rats have gone through some breeding selection to try and weed out aggressive behavior (or at least bites). With that said, a wildie can be just as friendly, but you'll want to be extra careful to try and curb negative behaviors.