Quote Originally Posted by MrLang View Post
The snakes don't make sense to me, but I could see the rats. I mean, if I bought a house with a rat infestation they would consider that. Don't see why it would be different if you voluntarily raise them there. They could get out, cause damage, mold, etc. If a house was unreasonably unkempt when the inspector arrived they would probably pursue it as well.

Not saying I think this isn't a pile of crap, but just playing devil's advocate.
rats don't cause mold....mold causes mold....and trapped moisture with little to no air circulation dramatically increases the risk for mold development...