Guest mrpit Posted August 19, 2010 Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 looks a big fecker to me Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Buttermilk Posted August 19, 2010 Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 Me too...I still feel sick. And must add, I don't care how 'close to the camera' that thing is ...its still bloody massive and it certainly doesn't look like a 'normal rat' to me...unless that chap's some sort of freakish midget? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
andyfr1968 772 Posted August 19, 2010 Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 Bradford's been steadily over run by vermin for quite a few years now but that's another story.... It's a big rat alright but it's made to look a hell of a lot bigger than it really is by the way the pic's been taken. It's being held towards the camera on the end of whatever that tool is to the side of the bloke holding it so the scale is misleading. Not that it's like our media would ever try to sensationalise something..... A-hem.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TOPPER 1,809 Posted August 19, 2010 Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 Bradford -- says it all i bet there rearing them to eat id think twice about an indian or chinky from up that way Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scothunter 12,609 Posted August 19, 2010 Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 Bradford -- says it all i bet there rearing them to eat id think twice about an indian or chinky from up that way thank f**k ive never eaten a chinky or an indian meal in my life. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
craigyboy 1,274 Posted August 19, 2010 Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 its just a big rat,good sport wi the dogs i say Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jasper65 6 Posted August 19, 2010 Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 Just seen this! probably ended up in a Wok... Ratzilla Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CarraghsGem 92 Posted August 19, 2010 Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 ive seen those before, people keep them as exotic pets, its a giant african pouched rat. nearly bought one when i was a kid. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Irish Lurcher 1,013 Posted August 19, 2010 Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 Sweet looking thing, I believe that this rodent type creature is rampant in and around the Cotswolds area; they have thrived on the vast open spaces and the rich pickings from the local inhabitants rubbish, they are very secretive and one would not be aware that they are among us, but also they also are a very affectionate animal, hence the reason thay make sure good pets, so dont be surprized if you wake up some night and find one of them cuddling up to you Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Buttermilk Posted August 19, 2010 Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 ....now I'm anxious. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Irish Lurcher 1,013 Posted August 19, 2010 Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 ....now I'm anxious. And rightly so wee girl Quote Link to post Share on other sites
buster 8789 64 Posted August 19, 2010 Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 its just a big rat,good sport wi the dogs i say Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chopper28 0 Posted August 21, 2010 Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 He's holding it with what looks like lawn edging shears.the blades on them are about 8" so the rats body is about 10-12" add the tail you got a 24" rat.thats as big as they get. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
romany52 313 Posted August 21, 2010 Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 It's just a normal big rat, Most rats don't live long enough or eat well enough to attain there full size. A well fed fully mature buck rat is pretty big, bigger than most people expect. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest crobinc840 Posted November 20, 2010 Report Share Posted November 20, 2010 I moved into a house in the states laid on a lounge chair in the back garden at sunset and a giant rat ran across a phone line right over my head. I went back in to tell my mom but of course when we got back out it was gone so of course my mother believed me totally (yeah right). Turns out the neighbours were feeding opposums. They're not that bad really...well they need a bit of boiling first, but yeah not that bad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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