Rat

The most common rat is the Norway rat. Their fur is coarse and mostly brown. Rats are famous for being able to chew through soft concrete, wood, plastic, aluminum, and cinder blocks. Most rats are 8 to 10in in length, with the tail being 7 to 10in. The adult rat weighs on average 12 oz in males and about 9 oz in females. Similar to other rodents, rats may carry a number of pathogens, which can result in disease. Rats are primarily nocturnal. They usually become active about dusk, when they begin to seek food and water. Rats have poor eyesight, relying more on their hearing and their senses of smell, taste, and touch. Rats usually construct nests in below-ground burrows or at ground level. Newborn rats are hairless and their eyes are closed, but they grow rapidly. They can eat solid food at 2 1/2 to 3 weeks. They become completely independent at about 3 to 4 weeks and reach reproductive maturity at 3 months of age. Breeding often peaks in spring and fall, with reproductive activity declining during the heat of summer and often stopping completely in winter, depending on habitat. Let Sniper Services exterminate any rat problems at your home or business, email us today.