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To be terrified of a huge mouse?!!!

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Hellodarknessmyfriend · 28/05/2024 22:50

So I've just gone into the utility to put on a wash, and as I picked up a pile of clothes that I was getting ready to put in, a huge mouse ran out of it and across the kitchen floor! Screamed loudly!
Asked my husband to come downstairs which he did (very huffily as he was just settling down to bed) but he can't be bothered to find it.
I've put the cat downstairs but he's only good at bringing them in and playing with them.
I'm genuinely terrified of going in the kitchen tomorrow!
We have put humane traps down but they are too smart.

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Beamur · 28/05/2024 23:05

What are you using as bait in the traps?
Apparently chocolate - especially maltesers are irresistible.

Fraaahnces · 28/05/2024 23:03

Much empathy… I’m petrified of rodents. We used to have our bedroom in our attic and I was folding washing one day, saw a “mouse” and let out a blood curdling scream. DH bolted up the stairs faster than a superhero and by that stage I was laughing. There was no mouse. I had reacted to a pair of socks rolling off the bed.

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Hellodarknessmyfriend · 28/05/2024 23:02

I've come upstairs to bed and closed the door very firmly behind me!! 😆

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Theredoubtableskins · 28/05/2024 23:01

I live in the country. Mice just happen sometimes. Really not a big deal.

anxiousmummaa · 28/05/2024 23:00

I’d have been out the door!! lol, YANBU. It won’t harm you for sure but is scary to see

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Hellodarknessmyfriend · 28/05/2024 23:00

@ProvincialLady2024 Oddly enough, I don't mind spiders!

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Hellodarknessmyfriend · 28/05/2024 22:58

I don't think it's a rat, pretty sure it's a mouse. I don't want kill him; I do want him out! Or do I get rid of the cat because he's useless?!!! 😆

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Allthegoodnamesarechosen · 28/05/2024 22:58

Oooooo says him

cat and mouse kitten GIF
MoonKiss · 28/05/2024 22:56

MrsPositivity1 · 28/05/2024 22:55

About 2 months ago I was sitting in work and a big mouse walked out from behind my computer screen. I nearly propelled myself out the window behind me.

You’re meant to use that to move the cursor on your computer screen, doh!

ElleLeopine · 28/05/2024 22:56

Surely a huge mouse = rat?

MrsPositivity1 · 28/05/2024 22:55

About 2 months ago I was sitting in work and a big mouse walked out from behind my computer screen. I nearly propelled myself out the window behind me.

iamtheblcksheep · 28/05/2024 22:52

Get rid of the humane traps and get proper snapping ones. If you have children your child’s health comes first.

ProvincialLady2024 · 28/05/2024 22:52

I'd personally rather a mouse than a huge spider. It won't get beyond the cat.