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Anonymous
Carnivores inflict a fear/panic instinct in rodents - if they aren't socialized, it basically puts them into a subdued "shit I'm screwed" mode. But this also stops triggering chase mode in the predator, so hopefully the predator will lose interest.
If you found a rat like the one in the picture, it is very likely a rat somebody let loose, either because they couldn't keep it or they didn't secure their cage. Domestic rats will often try to get back into houses where things are familiar and warm, and young rats can seem pretty wild in demeanor. There are pied-colored wild rats, but it's not typical.
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