Are they Rats or Mice? Let's Break Down the Differences
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This artcle brings to you the eternal rivalry between two of the most notorious uninvited house guests: rats and mice. Some people think they’re the same, but that’s like confusing a domestic cat with a leopard. Sure, they’re both rodents, but that’s where the similarities end. Typical rats are the heavyweight champions of the rodent world, ranging from 6 to 10 inches long. Typical Mice, on the other hand, are the featherweights, coming in at a modest 2 to 4 inches. However, there are many species of rats and mice. For example, the Brown Rat (most common urban rat) can be significantly longer (body length up to 11 inches, tail up to 9 inches). Common house mice are typically 3-4 inches long in body with a similar tail length. If you see a rodent scurrying across your floor and you think, “Was that a small rabbit?”—congratulations, you have a rat. And there’s. Tell tail Sign Rats have long, thick, and sometimes slightly scaly tails that are often longer than their e...