Understanding Mice
If you spot a rodent in your home, it can be a bit unnerving. You may wonder if you’ve just seen a mouse, or if it’s actually a rat scurrying about. Here are some quick ways to tell a mouse from a rat based on its appearance:
- Head shape and size: Mice have pointed heads that look small on their body.
- Eyes and ears: Mice have relatively large eyes and ears in proportion to their head.
- Body size: A mature house mouse can grow to upwards of 3 1/2 inches and generally weighs less than an ounce.
- Fur color and texture: Mice can be any color from grey to brown and their fur is smooth compared to the rougher coat of a rat.
- Tail size: Rats have thick, scaly tails. However, a mouse’s tail is long and thin with a light coating of hair.
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