Well, I’d begin by saying “hello” to it.
So what you’re saying is a rat in the john will scare the shit outta you?
It only took 5 posts before Beck weighed in. Whenever there is a strange encounter between wild animals and people I count on her wisdom and experience.
Or is that between animals and wild people? 
My AM radio sportscaster was visiting his In-Laws. He relates what happened in a humorous way:.. While sitting in their bathroom a rat appeared from a crack between the tub and the wall. He says that he “grabbed the plunger and beat the thing until it was squashed” Ha!