have been found in New Guinea, it measures 82 cms 
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Aww sweet. 
It`s a whopper. I was surprised that it seemed so tame.
I was surprised that it seemed so tame.
They say that they are so tame because they haven't been in contact with the enemy before 
awwwwww it's a big squishy!
i want a gambian pouched rat
i want a gambian pouched rat
Thats not a rat its a possum.
Largest rodent in the world.
Oops photo a bit big, 
It's a young Capaybara from South America.Adult males can weigh up to 140lbs.
It's a young Capaybara from South America.Adult males can weigh up to 140lbs.
My cat and dog have found a rat tucked away beside the shed, i dont like rats they scare me, but i cant bring myself to kill it either. 
quote:Originally posted by mozart:
My cat and dog have found a rat tucked away beside the shed, i dont like rats they scare me, but i cant bring myself to kill it either.
Council will come and trap it.However when I got them out for rats all the neighbours came out to nosey at the pest control van,felt like a mucky moo!
Trouble is the rat population in this country is soaring with the bins not being emptied every week.Don't leave your doors open,as they can get into your house,not only do they spread disease ,but they can chew through wiring and cause a fire,as happened recently in a farm house of a friend who was lucky to escape with her life,but lost everything else.
quote:Originally posted by Vikingchick:quote:Originally posted by mozart:
My cat and dog have found a rat tucked away beside the shed, i dont like rats they scare me, but i cant bring myself to kill it either.
Council will come and trap it.However when I got them out for rats all the neighbours came out to nosey at the pest control van,felt like a mucky moo!
awww just remember it's food they love, not so much the muck
quote:Originally posted by Bojangles:
Trouble is the rat population in this country is soaring with the bins not being emptied every week.Don't leave your doors open,as they can get into your house,not only do they spread disease ,but they can chew through wiring and cause a fire,as happened recently in a farm house of a friend who was lucky to escape with her life,but lost everything else.
as you may remember my cat brought one in. It lived behind the kitchen cupboards for weeks until another one of my cats caught it!
quote:Originally posted by fookat:quote:Originally posted by Bojangles:
Trouble is the rat population in this country is soaring with the bins not being emptied every week.Don't leave your doors open,as they can get into your house,not only do they spread disease ,but they can chew through wiring and cause a fire,as happened recently in a farm house of a friend who was lucky to escape with her life,but lost everything else.
You have a great cat there.
as you may remember my cat brought one in. It lived behind the kitchen cupboards for weeks until another one of my cats caught it!
