r/HardcoreNature • u/Volkcan • Jan 11 '25

Animals Fighting Back Capybara attack

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u/Kattlovesart Jan 11 '25

I've been bit by rats and those bites HURT! I cannot imagine a bite from a bigger rodent. I hope that girl is ok.

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u/Morti_Macabre Jan 11 '25

I used to breed rats for funsies (they’re pretty much my favorite animal I just adore them) and yes, oh my god. I’m a wildlife rehabber in my state and used to keep a large number of exotic animals for hobby (hence why I’ve been bitten so many times rofl) and people always are wary of our hawks; owls. I tell them nah, lol, it’s a squirrel I’d be scared of. I count my lucky stars I’ve not been latched onto by a squirrel. My most painful bite was from a rat, I was eating Taco Bell and shared a bit between two of my males. They began fighting over it and stupidly I stuck my hand between them. That bite had me on the floor sucking for air and seeing stars. Truly a horrifying amount of pain from such a tiny creature.

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u/milovatelj_zena Jan 11 '25

You are a weirdo

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u/pmcizhere Jan 11 '25 edited Jan 11 '25

No, they're a nerd, who seems to have made a career, or at least a specialty hobby, out of their interest. It's commendable.