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Adult mice have bodies that are 3-4 inches long with 3-4 inch tails. Adult rats are far heavier and longer: they can weigh ten times as much, averaging 350-450 grams for females and 450-650 for males (with an overall range of 200-800 grams). They have 9-11 inch long bodies and 7-9 inch tails (ref).
This can be fatal quite quickly to mice. 1  It is caused by dusty sawdust (not wood shavings), dirty or damp conditions, unhygienic routine, or filthy bedding. The symptoms include: 2  laboured breathing. 3  shaking. 4  loss of appetite. 5  watery eyes. 6  fatigue. 7  sitting hunched over or lying down. ( 8 sometimes) hair loss.