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This rat is doing just fine in his banana skin, thanks for asking

A match made in heaven.
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Sam Haysom
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Everyone finds joy in different places.

Some people discover it in the face of a yappy dog, or a smiling infant. Others see it in the first flowers to bloom with the arrival of spring.

Rats, meanwhile, just really, really like banana skins.

On Monday, 19-year-old student Lucy Baker from London shared the following images of her pet.

Rats often get a bad rep, but just look at the little guy above. He's having a great time with that banana skin. It's like a miniature rat-sized hammock -- a yellow, fruity sleeping bag.

If you happen to own a pet rat, it's imperative that you buy him a banana skin immediately so that he too can experience these new realms of pleasure.

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Sam Haysom

Sam Haysom is the Deputy UK Editor for Mashable. He covers entertainment and online culture, and writes horror fiction in his spare time.

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