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07-26-2009, 06:21 PM
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large nest in attic
Does anyone know what kind of nest i found in this attic ? its over 16" in diameter?
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07-26-2009, 06:22 PM
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Squirrel
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07-26-2009, 06:41 PM
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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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07-26-2009, 06:48 PM
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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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07-26-2009, 07:54 PM
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I'd say it's a possum
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07-26-2009, 08:25 PM
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gremlin nest
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07-26-2009, 08:26 PM
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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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07-26-2009, 08:35 PM
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Poke it with a stick, see what runs out.
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07-26-2009, 08:37 PM
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TARADACTILE 
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07-26-2009, 08:39 PM
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Quote:
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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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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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07-26-2009, 08:59 PM
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nest
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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07-26-2009, 09:31 PM
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I do that too!
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The first thing I see is no insulation!
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07-26-2009, 09:34 PM
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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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07-26-2009, 09:36 PM
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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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07-26-2009, 11:08 PM
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nest
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The first thing I see is no insulation!
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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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07-27-2009, 04:57 AM
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Tasmanian Devil....
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07-27-2009, 05:13 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by finaltouchfloor
It is a rental property, renter emailed me that picture today.They were pretty freaked out. I guess i'm going hunting tomorrow |
Take this with you
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07-27-2009, 05:18 AM
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Gremlins for sure!!! If you find Gizmo let me know, I will buy him from you....
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07-27-2009, 07:00 PM
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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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07-27-2009, 07:05 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BobsLandscape
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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Forget the stick, just use your finger.
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