"I don't have rats, I was just up there a few months back putting decorations away." if only I had a nickle for every time we have herd that! If you have a snake problem, there is a good chance a rat problem also exists. Snakes do not co-habitat with humans. If snakes are there it is usually the smell on an easy meal attracting them. Know for sure, call Expert Wildlife Solutions for a FREE house check. If nothing is there, you have peace of mind. If animals are found know that the entire problem will be corrected properly, once and done! We live in Florida and rats are a price we pay for living in the beautiful tropics. You usually won't hear the rats scurrying around until the trails they run in the insulation gets flattened out to the point where their claws make contact with the attic floor, right above your head. We also receive many requests dealing with copperheads, copperhead babies, snake removal, or people asking how to get rid of snakes. Snake issues call the pros at Expert Wildlife Solutions!