Yup. I loved my boys with all my heart (still do tbh), but the 2-4 year life span (4 if you're SUPER lucky) is just too short :( I won't get anymore rattos because fo that.
as someone who had rattos, they are wicked smart. THey can be litter trained, and can be taught tricks. I saw a video or article or some such that ratties like driving around in little motorised cars. It was cute as fuck.
it's just a phase. it'll pass /s