Did a rat do this?? !! A few weeks ago I saw a huge rat ion my kitchen counter. My neighbor...

Rats have teeth that are made for getting into or through anything. Let your roommate's cat hang out in your room. Some cats are lousy mousers, some are fantastic. If you get one of your own, choose carefully and keep in mind you will have to go through a greeting process between the two cats in order to keep the peace and not end up with an injured cat.
Not trying to stifle your enthusiasm, I love cats and think everybody should have one, but be aware of the circumstances.😸

UnderLockDown · M

... wait, the poltergeist?!🧐 👻

Oster1 · M

A cat may not help and may be injured or get used to the rat. They are highly intelligent. Try a couple of spring-loaded rat traps with a 'little' peanut butter, placed against a wall. Research articles to help you!

deadgerbil · 26-30, M

Have you ever had or been by pet rodents? Those are clearly rodent teeth marks. Hopefully you can get your situation sorted out

PoeticPlay · 56-60, M

Nah, nah, go ahead and let that cat in.
F. A. F.O.

wildbill83 · 41-45, M

mice/rats can chew their way through just about anything; I've seen them eat through steel braided rubber hoses and radiators before

Picklebobble2 · 56-60, M

If there's a male and female in there you've got problems.
Female rats have litters of about 6 at a time every few weeks so if there's evidence they're already there you can set all the traps you want it won't solve the issue.
And if you have drywall or skirting boards even holes for dryer hoses they have complete access to your home

Guardian

Yup!

BackyardShaman · 61-69, M

That looks like what a mouse or rat could do. One thing I know is they hate steel wool, Aldo a cat is a great idea.

Banksy83 · 41-45, M

That might have been there weeks ,are there any droppings as thats their calling card.

CheekyBadger · M

Rats are a nuisance. My mum had rats in her house - they kept eatinng the drain hose on the washing machine (as well as stealing potatoes and anything else). I ended up encasing the washing machine hose in steep mesh - that stopped the little buggers! 🤣

DeluxedEdition · 26-30, F

From my experience it definitely sounds like a mouse

PoetryNEmotion · F

Yes, a rat can do that. Any rodent can. Get a cat or set traps. Use strong wire on the dryer vent. When I moved into my house in Texas, that is how the rat got in.