ID this rodent

[Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor]

@GargoyleWB

What is the cow/block correlation?

It involves the ratio of 17 to 23.

[Harmonious_Discord]

@GargoyleWB

Ah, ok. I had pictured in my head an event in the past where herds of cows were trapped when carelessly discarded cinderblocks stuck to their hooves (like soda can rings on birds), so there was an ecological decision to reduce the cinderblock dimensions to save all of those poor stumbling cows.

Silly, that would be a stumbling block, which are banned by law in in most countries. They tripped up to many politicians over the years.

[gigi]

@Colibri

Certainly now that we have confirmation of the cinder block’s size they must be Norway Rats. No other rodent ranging into Vermont is that size with the combination of characteristics shown in the photo.

OK, thanks for the confirmation. In order to not be freaked out by the idea of rats scrambling around my house, I’ve decided to name them Bjorn and Gunnar.

To keep this from becoming too MPSIMS, if I catch them alive could they be good pets? I’ve been intrigued by the idea of pet rats since I know they are intelligent. And don’t need walks.

[Bryan_Ekers]

@tomndebb

To me they appear to be adolescent rats

You mean brats?

[DrDeth]

@gigi

OK, thanks for the confirmation. In order to not be freaked out by the idea of rats scrambling around my house, I’ve decided to name them Bjorn and Gunnar.

To keep this from becoming too MPSIMS, if I catch them alive could they be good pets? I’ve been intrigued by the idea of pet rats since I know they are intelligent. And don’t need walks.

Caught very young yes. But they do carry disease. I’d check with your local CDC. Rodents in your area apparently carry Hantavirus.
Pet rats are very smart, clean and affectionate.

[gigi]

Yes, I guess I would assume they have hantavirus. I tried searching for treatment of it in the animal but I can only find info on treating humans who catch it. Also, I stumbled across info on mouse and rat shows. Who knew!