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Old 07-26-2009, 07:21 PM   #1
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Does anyone know what kind of nest i found in this attic ? its over 16" in diameter?
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Old 07-26-2009, 07:22 PM   #2
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Squirrel
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Yup, thats a typical Squirrel nest. I had one in a house I was renting 20+ years ago, when the little ones grew, all day long screeching and chasing all over the attic. Had to run em out and seal their entrance... 2 years later they were back!
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That thing is huge. I have many squirrels nest in trees in my yard they look nothing like that.
Does your roof leak cause that looks like beaver to me
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I'd say it's a possum
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I vote squirrel also.

But I would have gotten rid of it by now if it were in my attic.
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Poke it with a stick, see what runs out.
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I vote squirrel also.

But I would have gotten rid of it by now if it were in my attic.

Yea,
Looks like a fire hazzard to me.

All it would take is a leak in the roof to get that hay ball smoldering.
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It is a rental property, renter emailed me that picture today.They were pretty freaked out. I guess i'm going hunting tomorrow
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The first thing I see is no insulation!
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that looks like a nest for a Hay Snake. Grows 7' long and will eventually eat any small animals in the house - only known predator to take it on is the Money Snake.
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I second poking it with a stick and seeing what runs out. Please make a video and use a short stick.
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The first thing I see is no insulation!

Yeah , i noticed that also . But i really need to replace all that old 1950s aluminum wiring before the place burns down. It only has 6 breakers on a single phase, then i can insulate. I also want to add central AC , but theres a limit you want to spend on a rental property.
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Tasmanian Devil....
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It is a rental property, renter emailed me that picture today.They were pretty freaked out. I guess i'm going hunting tomorrow
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Gremlins for sure!!! If you find Gizmo let me know, I will buy him from you....
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If that thing has been there for a while I'd be looking for some back rent from what ever it is

Wife thinks it is a raccoon
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I second poking it with a stick and seeing what runs out. Please make a video and use a short stick.
Forget the stick, just use your finger.
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