{"id":2552,"date":"2016-03-08T07:34:11","date_gmt":"2016-03-08T11:34:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/animalprosonline.com\/nashville\/?page_id=2552"},"modified":"2016-03-08T07:34:26","modified_gmt":"2016-03-08T11:34:26","slug":"marsh-rice-rat","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/animalprosonline.com\/nashville\/marsh-rice-rat\/","title":{"rendered":"Marsh Rice Rat"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Marsh Rice Rat\u00a0(Oryzomys palustris)<\/h2>\n<p>Marsh Rice Rats are &#8220;Marsh Oryzomys&#8221; are semi-aquatic rats that are common across Tennessee in Wetland habitat. They are the primary host of the Bayou Virus, the second most common agent of hantavirus infections in the United States. &#8220;Oryza&#8221; is Greek for &#8220;rice&#8221;, &#8220;Mys&#8221; is Greek for &#8220;mouse&#8221;, and &#8220;Palustris&#8221; is Latin for &#8220;marshy&#8221;. Marsh Rats are opportunistic feeders feeding on a wide array of vegetation, seeds, and animal matter including insects, amphibians, bird eggs, birds, turtles, and fish. Latrine sites will often be found outside the burrow, easily identifying a Marsh Rat nest. They can be found in urban areas that provide adequate food, shelter, and water.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Length:\u00a09&#8243;-13&#8243;<\/li>\n<li>Weight:\u00a0.4\u00a0ounces<\/li>\n<li>Diet:\u00a0Opportunistic omnivores, eating both plant and animal matter.<\/li>\n<li>Breeding:\u00a0Occurs year round.<\/li>\n<li>Gestation:\u00a028\u00a0Days.<\/li>\n<li>Reproduction:\u00a01-7 young born, 3 times a year.<\/li>\n<li>Habitat:\u00a0Urban areas with the availability of food, water, and shelter.<\/li>\n<li>Legal Status:\u00a0Common throughout Tennessee, non-protected species.<\/li>\n<li>Other Names:\u00a0Water Rat, Muskrat, Marsh Rat, Rice Rat, and Wetland Rat.<\/li>\n<li>Interesting Facts:\u00a0Marsh Rats\u00a0will escape danger by diving under water, similar to the Muskrat, and will even dive to depths of 30 feet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Are you in need of Marsh rat control services for controlling rats and in your home or business? Look no further than Animal Pros rodent specialists. We offer a no obligation, free in-home evaluation of you business or home. We will identify the problem rodents, provide rodent removal options including repair of rodent openings to ensure the problem does not happen again. No need for a yearly rodent contract, as we offer a permanent solution, providing peace of mind knowing your home is protected. Our &#8220;Green&#8221; rodent removal methods use no poisons whatsoever, and are extremely safe and effective. Contact us today for an evaluation to solve your Marsh rat problem.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Marsh Rice Rat\u00a0(Oryzomys palustris) Marsh Rice Rats are &#8220;Marsh Oryzomys&#8221; are semi-aquatic rats that are common across Tennessee in Wetland habitat. 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