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jimmy m
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23 Nov 2020, 7:05 pm

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Mine won’t go in a bucket and one I caught in the live hav-a-hart trap was as large as a NYC rat.


I guess if they get that large then may a Havahart trap may be needed.

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I used these on large raccoons that became pests.


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23 Nov 2020, 7:30 pm

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Rats are awesome pets, they're smart and they're interested in pleasing their owners like dogs, but not as needy some dogs can be.
Ah - as pets, that's quite different and miles away from feral street rats.


I'd prefer a pet rat that's terrier sized, personally. 8)

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Oh jeez. I feel like perspective is making that rat look bigger than it really is. It links to a story with a Gambian Giant Rat killed in NYC, they're pretty big.


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23 Nov 2020, 10:14 pm

jimmy m wrote:
Misslizard wrote:
Mine won’t go in a bucket and one I caught in the live hav-a-hart trap was as large as a NYC rat.


I guess if they get that large then may a Havahart trap may be needed.

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I used these on large raccoons that became pests.

i watched a large coon tear a trap apart in a fury to GTFO of there.



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23 Nov 2020, 11:07 pm

Dumbo Rats are cute.
https://small-pets.lovetoknow.com/pet-r ... care-guide


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24 Nov 2020, 2:48 am

When it comes to traps, the early bird may get the worm, but the second rat gets the cheese.