So 2 of my breeder rats escaped. I just built a new rack for them, but before I had the rack I had 2 males escape, caught one of them, but the other is still on the loose. Yesterday I pulled out one of the tubs and one of the tan hooded females FLEW out of the cage and into my garage (which is FULL of stuff) and now is also on the loose. I can NOT have rats reproducing in my garage. There is still one male loose (I don't have the slightest idea where he is) but I know the general location of the female (but of course she can go where she wants at anytime).

I have tried setting up humane traps and they didn't even touch it. I still want to use these 2 rats as breeders, so I want to capture them alive if I can.

On the other hand, I have lots of breeders, and I could use a couple good sized rats for my female BP. So I'm thinking maybe I should just put a few rat traps out there and put them in the freezer.

Suggestions please!