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ROOF RAT


Other Names: Black Rat, Fruit Rat, Ship Rat, Alexandrian Rat

 

If there is plenty of food and shelter, Roof Rats will gladly live in close proximity to humans, particularly in attics, ceilings, or wall areas. Roof rats inhabiting upper areas of buildings or homes often gnaw on wires found there, possibly leading to fires, outages, and production down-time.

 

 

Facts

Description   |   Reproduction   |   Diet   |   Habitat

Description of the Roof Rat

Scientific Name:

Rattus Rattus

Color:

Black to brownish-gray; hard to identify by color alone

Weight:

6-12 ounces; smaller than Norway Rat

Length:

6-8 inches

Tail Length:

7-10 inches; longer than the body

Body:

Thin, slender body, pointed nose

Ears:

Relatively small; close to body

Eyes:

Large & prominent eyes; color blind

Lifespan:

5 to 18 months

Droppings:

½ inch long with pointed ends; dark color; found scattered
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Reproduction of the Roof Rat

 

Litter Size:

4-8 pups per litter

No. of Litters:

3-4 per year

Sexual Maturity:

2-3 months

Gestation Period:

22 days

Breeding Season:

Indoors: All year; Outdoors: Spring & Fall

 

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Diet of the Roof Rat

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Daily Amount:

0.5-1 ounce

Daily Water:

1 ounce

Daily Food:

Fruits, berries, meats, seeds, vegetables, eggs
   

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Habitat of the Roof Rat

 

Geography:

Nearby coastal cities; as a general rule they do not occur more than 100 miles inland

Nest Location:

Nests in attics, false ceilings, dead fronds of palm trees, and upper portions of buildings

Home Range:

Up to 300 ft. from nest

Active Periods:

Nocturnal; most feeding occurs 30 minutes after sunset and before sunrise
 

 

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