What I'm curious about is whether the rats were originally feral or if they are descended from domesticated stock. I'm guessing feral because of the coloration, personally.
I keep a small number of pet rats and they're very lovely (and surprisingly clean) creatures, but even I have to admit that this is a bit much. Animal hoarding is a strange behavior for sure.
Or, one could purchase a humane trap (one that doesn't kill the rat), in order to trap food for one's large collection of snakes & cats. :D
The inside of that house must be worse than any horror story. But I am shocked by not only the complete ineptitude shown by many in the LA government, but by State Farm's willingness to *defend* this insanity.
omg i used to walk y that house when i was little and me and my friend were always wondering y none of the lights were on and we forgot bout it but now this is just disgusting
I just read the L.A WEEKLY report, that shit is grotesque, i would've pulled out at least a b.b gun and started dumping on those motherfuckers, and the two twin freaks! Blast them foo's
"Matilda Briggs was not the name of a young woman, Watson," said Holmes in a reminiscent voice. "It was a ship which is associated with the giant rat of Sumatra, a story for which the world is not yet prepared. But what do we know about vampires? Does it come within our purview either? Anything is better than stagnation, but really we seem to have been switched on to a Grimms' fairy tale. Make a long arm, Watson, and see what V has to say."
I'd have been using hollow point pellets with my 1000 FPS air rifle. And KhalidSchaichRohamid - stop being a douche nozzle. No one wants to live next to a few thousand rats.
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Why can't you learn to co-exist with what seems to be a grouping of beautiful, peaceful rats rather than castigate them based off of the same old tired stereotypes we're all sick of? Some rats don't like being pests, just as some cats don't like eating rats and some black people aren't into "bling". Go watch Ferngully if you have such a problem with a different species.
they should forcefully remove the crazy old bats feeding the rats. and place poison everywhere for a few weeks, tent the house and fumigate..and then burn the fucking house down after.
very exciting as well as shocking, thank you for sharing your experiences and please know all our thoughts are with you in this difficult time as you confront the horror of whatever it is you videotaped this for
What I'm curious about is whether the rats were originally feral or if they are descended from domesticated stock. I'm guessing feral because of the coloration, personally.
I keep a small number of pet rats and they're very lovely (and surprisingly clean) creatures, but even I have to admit that this is a bit much. Animal hoarding is a strange behavior for sure.
doukutsumonogatari 2 years ago
Good Lord, I just read the LA Weekly article and I had to see this myself.
DanTopultis 2 years ago
Or, one could purchase a humane trap (one that doesn't kill the rat), in order to trap food for one's large collection of snakes & cats. :D
The inside of that house must be worse than any horror story. But I am shocked by not only the complete ineptitude shown by many in the LA government, but by State Farm's willingness to *defend* this insanity.
MultiSteveB 2 years ago
i think they look cute
Trac3ri 3 years ago
Well yeah, the problem is just them sneaking into your space and getting into your food, etc...
And in this case, the sheer numbers are NOT a good thing.
SAMASzero 3 years ago
omg i used to walk y that house when i was little and me and my friend were always wondering y none of the lights were on and we forgot bout it but now this is just disgusting
musiclvr191 3 years ago
OMG...just read the art. in the LA Weekly. These rats are more scary looking than I imagined!!! Your poor children. I think you should MOVE!
SistaSara 3 years ago
Just read the LA Weekly article. This is disgusting.
babyboy1971 3 years ago
I just read the L.A WEEKLY report, that shit is grotesque, i would've pulled out at least a b.b gun and started dumping on those motherfuckers, and the two twin freaks! Blast them foo's
akoustikg 3 years ago
The title is derived from the Sherlock Holmes short story "The Adventure of the Sussex Vampire," written by Arthur Conan Doyle in 1924.
JasonRadley 3 years ago
"Matilda Briggs was not the name of a young woman, Watson," said Holmes in a reminiscent voice. "It was a ship which is associated with the giant rat of Sumatra, a story for which the world is not yet prepared. But what do we know about vampires? Does it come within our purview either? Anything is better than stagnation, but really we seem to have been switched on to a Grimms' fairy tale. Make a long arm, Watson, and see what V has to say."
Source: WikiP
JasonRadley 3 years ago
I'd have been using hollow point pellets with my 1000 FPS air rifle. And KhalidSchaichRohamid - stop being a douche nozzle. No one wants to live next to a few thousand rats.
mrevil 3 years ago
fresh rats are delicious, if cooked properly.
FreeGovernmentCheese 3 years ago
Baked, fried or grilled?
JasonRadley 3 years ago
Drudge's taken the links down. Read the LA Weekly report and it definitely gives one the creeps.
JasonRadley 3 years ago
Shooting one's neighbours, even with an airrifle is unacceptable. Make sure you have an airtight alibi...
JasonRadley 3 years ago
Didn't Sherlock Holmes solve a case involving the Giant Rat of Sumatra.
JasonRadley 3 years ago
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Why can't you learn to co-exist with what seems to be a grouping of beautiful, peaceful rats rather than castigate them based off of the same old tired stereotypes we're all sick of? Some rats don't like being pests, just as some cats don't like eating rats and some black people aren't into "bling". Go watch Ferngully if you have such a problem with a different species.
Obama 08
KhalidSchaichRohamid 3 years ago
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Stupid piece of trash.
JasonRadley 3 years ago
As much as I hate them, I would suggest you get several cats and let them loose. That would make for some really exciting video!!
jondsl 3 years ago
Just an idea but my 4 Jack Russell Terriers would resolve this issue in a matter of hours. Perhaps you should consider employing one?
scabbeus 3 years ago
what is that screaming towards the end of the video?
zev613ny 3 years ago
POW! POW! POW! Ratatatat...
rickrackmf 3 years ago
they should forcefully remove the crazy old bats feeding the rats. and place poison everywhere for a few weeks, tent the house and fumigate..and then burn the fucking house down after.
orgasmosis 3 years ago
very exciting as well as shocking, thank you for sharing your experiences and please know all our thoughts are with you in this difficult time as you confront the horror of whatever it is you videotaped this for
einexile 3 years ago
wow, i thought that was a possum first. he's gigantic! get a cat or a bb gun!
sneekix 4 years ago 2