I wonder if using fox urine would also affect the rats? Stress them out possibly? Just wondering.
09-05-2011, 09:37 PM
RichsBallPythons
Using predatory scents in the area will help keep them back or push them away completely.
I would NOT spray any chemical on a rat that will eventually become food. You will need to either get them in a controlled environment to stop contamination of bugs that will transfer parasites to the snakes or buy them in bulk from another breeder or online.
Keeping them outdoors is a problem cooking up that will cause major havoc in your collection
09-05-2011, 09:43 PM
angllady2
I've used that Ivermectin Pour on for cattle for my mice after I got the WORST mite infestation in history.
What I did was directly treat the parent animals and the tubs, NOT the babies. Never had an issue with feeding off the babies in six months.
Gale
09-05-2011, 10:52 PM
Simple Man
Who cares, racoons are pests that carry disease. They are varmin. If I was close I'd bring my Patterdale Terrier over and we would take care of bidness. Trap and euthanize.
Regards,
B
09-05-2011, 11:18 PM
Highline Reptiles South
just an update...with the tornadoes that touched down a couple miles south of here and a couple miles north of here....not much wildlife moving! ;)
09-06-2011, 11:44 PM
Highline Reptiles South
Re: Why my rats go through so much food!
bought a trap at home depot today and got one. It's clearly an adolescent ...so probably 2 adolescents and a momma. 1 down 2 to go ;)
05-30-2012, 01:25 PM
Highline Reptiles South
you know I thought I would update this thread as I came across it. I ended up trapping 13 racoons inside of a few week who were relocated to the country. I built a cage for the rack. I have not had a single problem with wildlife or mites since verified with the trail cam - knock on wood.
