Rats can enter the sewer system in a lot of different ways. They can simply enter manhole covers, or can dig their way in. Their rats are amazing at what they do, and therefore so many of them are seen in sewers and are also associated with sewers. These rats that are known as sewer rats are Norway Rats that have gotten the moniker sewer rat because of how often they are seen swimming or coming out of sewers. They are also known as a street rats, and they can reach a body length of approximately 15 to 28 cm long and their tail can be about 10 to 24 cm long.
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The reason why rats are attracted to these places is because of what these sewers have to offer. They are natural diggers and swimmers, and this has no effect on their way of life. Since rats can eat about everything, the sewer can also offer the rats ample food options. This includes feces and other rats too.
So, you probably wonder how they get out. You see the sewer system can be quite fragile and since they have very flexible bodies, they can find a tear in the pipe and sort of worm their way out. These rats are quite the survivors and should not be underestimated at all. Rats can hold their breath for more than 3 minutes and can use their climbing skills to climb out of the pipe the same way they came in. Even though these rats are known as sewer rats, they do not spend all their time over there. These rats will come above ground every day and will look for actual food. You might have seen these rats between alleys, the streets, and yes, even the subway and this is because they are where the food is.
While this is not a normal and common occurrence, knowing about their skill will eventually beg the question. What about toilet bowls? Yes, rats can climb up and end up in your toilet bowl and this is because the sewer system is of course connected to the drainage system in your house. So what do you do when you have the unfortunate chance of seeing a rat in your toilet bowl. You need to suffocate them with bleach. Pour bleach into the toilet bowl and close the lid. It will take about 15 minutes to let the blech set in. Once you see a motionless rat, you can put on a pair of gloves and dispose of the rat in a plastic bag. If that is too much, call a plumbing company to remove the rat, and ask them to cap your sewer pipe.
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