photo by Justin O’Neill
Ed. Note: Fear not, they pose no threat to humans. Also, they eat rats which is good.
Thanks to Justin for sharing this beautiful black rat snake from the Palisades, just off the trolley trail: “This is by far the biggest snake I’ve ever seen in DC.”
And speaking of rats, thanks to Al for sending this poor bastard who’s hopefully not just sunbathing: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I am curious to know the opinions of DC residents about whether they think rat/pest abatement is a worthwhile expense. (more…)
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – release MORE HAWKS!! So many conflicting emotions as I opened these photos and videos over the weekend. Thanks to L. for sending this hero/horror from Shaw near Howard.
More photos of, and let’s not mince words, our HERO. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
For at least 4 months now, tenants of QH apartments have been dealing with the most foul smell ever. It’s like rat sh!t meets a dead animal(s) And it has leaked into the elevator, stairwell, laundry room, gym, etc. Management doesn’t care. They think cleaning at 2am is suffice and yet we’ve all continued to suffer from the smell. Some residents have even seen rats running around the gym and in the ceilings above. It’s a safety hazard for many reasons. (more…)
Thanks to Mike for sending. Continuing Coverage of Monster Rats in DC Cont. (more…)
Thanks to HT for sending from Mt. Pleasant: “Clearly thought the little guy was coming back from the dead with all that tape. They used half a roll.”
Clearly the owners read this post…
“Dear PoPville,
Rat-spotting continues!
This hefty boy stood on bricks so we could exactly how large he is.
Seen at 11th & V NW.”
*Monday
Katdroidd writes: “Y’ALL. Look who popped out of a tree in broad daylight at McPherson Square as I was walking by” (more…)
“Cookie and Pepper in Adams Morgan want to know why DC rats get a bad rap.”
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Thanks, for the nightmares, to B. for sending this morning from Truxton Circle. Extra points for the newspaper bag for scale. Jesus. That fella ate well.
There are of course perils to eating too well.
Our record holder for monster rat continues to be this guy.
Other contenders (more…)