So... I almost got attacked by a rat today.

[Trux]

I shall limit the amount of food I put in the bird feeders, and I will look up rat traps though I am not very fond of snap-traps.

I don't care for the either, but they are effective and you cant get your fingers snapped by Tom-Cats, unless you try really hard, like sticking your finger in one that is set. You bait them, set them where you want them, then you can step on it or set it with your hand.