Can Rats Run Fast?
WouterRats have amazing agility. They are able to jump, climb, and fall without injury. They can cover more ground in a short time than humans. Rats can jump two feet from a standing position and leap another two feet from a running start. They can also jump and swim up toilets and can carry objects that are more than a pound! However, despite the rat’s great agility, they can’t run fast enough to avoid predators.
Despite the fast running speed of rats, it is still better to call a pest control professional if you spot any. Rats typically live two to three years, but some have lived up to five years in captivity. They leave their mother at about eight weeks of age. They can also hold their breath and live up to three days in water.
Rats also have sharp teeth and are opportunistic. They feed on a wide variety of foods. They will chew on anything to keep their teeth sharp. Regardless of what the food is, they will eat it, which means they have a high metabolism and high energy expenditure. If they are forced to eat a particular food, they will eat it regardless of how tasty it is.
One way to prevent rat infestations is to close up easy access points for rats. These can include leaky pipes or drains, cracks in the walls, and spaces near doors, windows, and plumbing. If these are not enough to prevent rat infestations, you can consider hiring a pest control service to investigate possible entry points.
