I would recommend getting your rat babies from brian.
Roof rats orange county.
They prefer to feed on wild bird seed pet food and many of the fruits and nuts including those that people do not eat commonly found in residential backyards.
She is super cute and likes to play.
Norway rats are the largest species of commensal rodents i e.
They live with humans and due to their size they prefer to remain on the ground.
We are looking forward to picking out a friend for trixie when the.
Photo courtesy of alex o neal by angie hicks orange county register.
Norway rats are more social than roof rats and aren t afraid to enter residences.
Aside from fruit the roof rat seeks out pet food livestock feed and bird seed.
The roof rat rattus rattus is agile and slender with a tail longer than its head and body roof rats frequently enter buildings and move about neighborhoods by using utility lines and fences as runways.
A house mouse or norway rat in the pantry can contaminate large amounts of food.
Officials estimate that hundreds of thousands of roof rats live in orange county mostly in the south county area.
House mice and norway rats infest yards and homes across orange county.
Roof rats can have up to 8 litters per year each bearing 6 8 rats.
No neighborhood is immune from pests.
They are good climbers and only need a hole the size of a quarter to gain entry.
Roof rats can be found in the south central and coastal areas of the united states.
In southern california the roof rat is the most numerous and significant type of rat.
Outside the roof rat is known to hide in trees plants woodpiles and other debris.
The two most common rodents found in orange county include.
Roof rats will nest in trees woodpiles garbage and plants but they generally like inside high places like attics.
Once inside the roof rat prefers to hide in attics and other storage areas.
Frequently called brown rats or sewer rats these common rodents are found in more densely populated areas.
She is healthy and happy.
Biology of roof rats roof rats can weigh up to 8 ounces and grow up to 16 inches from nose to the end of the tail.
These rodents destroy property staining floors and ceilings with waste and gnawing on wood trim.
They burrow in nests at ground level and often stay within 100 feet of their homes.
Complaints of rat problems increased 30 in the first four months of this year.
Brian was professional and friendly and you can tell that he really cares for these rats.
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They sometimes co exist with sewer rats though they like to be up high.
May 10 2016 at 6 40 p m.
