What do I think is great? That you have been able to get into and share your life with rats at such a young age.
I would have LOVED to have had rats when I was 10, but I'm an only child, and my mother said "no way!"
You're very lucky, and it's wonderful that you've rescued a rat from being snake food. Good for you! And be very happy that you didn't have to wait until you were 21!