Inked Mag Staff
January 14th, 2022
110 Rad Rodent Tattoos
Hamsters, mice, gerbils—oh my!
Rodents are one of the most varied type of mammals. In fact, rodents are the largest group of mammals on the planet with a staggering 4,660 species. Rodents are any mammal with upper and lower pairs of ever-growing rootless incisor teeth. They can be found on virtually every continent, aside from Antarctica.
Rodents range wildly in size, with the smallest rodent, pygmy jerboas, weighing under 3.75 grams. The largest rodent, on the other hand, the capybara, weighing up to 150 pounds. Rodents come in all shapes, sizes and textures, making some of them excellent companions. Some of the most common rodents to have as pets are hamsters, gerbils, fancy mice, chinchillas and guinea pigs.
Take a look at 110 of our favorite rodent tattoos from talented artists around the world in the gallery below. Then let us know your favorite type of rodent from this list in the comments section on social media.
Squirrel
Family: Sciuridae
Native to: Americas, Eurasia and Africa
Popular Culture Characters: Rocky the Flying Squirrel, Sandy Cheeks, Bucky the Squirrel
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Chipmunk
Family: Sciuridae
Native to: North America
Popular Culture Characters: Chip and Dale, Alvin and the Chipmunks
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Mouse
Family: Muridae
Native to: All Continents
Popular Culture Characters: Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Mighty Mouse, Speedy Gonzalez
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Rat
Family: Rattus
Native to: All Continents
Popular Culture Characters: Remy, Scabbers, Jerry
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Gerbil
Family: Muridae
Native to: Africa, India and Asia
Popular Culture Characters: Eddie the Furry Gerbil
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Hamster
Family: Cricetidae
Native to: Europe, North Africa, Asia
Popular Culture Characters: Snowball, Doctor Hamster, Hamtaro
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Porcupine
Family: Hystricidae and Erethizontidae
Native to: Americas, Southern Europe, Asia and Africa
Popular Culture Characters: Morkubine Porcupine
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Capybara
Family: Caviidae
Native to: South America
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Guinea Pig
Family: Caviidae
Native to: South America
Popular Culture Characters: Linny the Guinea Pig, Norman, Magenta
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Chinchilla
Family: Chinchillinae
Native to: South America
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Beaver
Family: Castoridae
Native to: North America
Popular Culture Characters: Norbert Foster Beaver, Daggett Beaver
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