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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).
A family of 6 mice can multiply into a family of 60 mice in 3 months. Reaching sexual maturity at about four weeks of age, itâs easy to understand how a mouse population within a home can quickly grow out-of-hand. Mice produce a great number of young, but have a high mortality rate. 2  Mice are an important source of food for wildlife such as hawks, owls, and fox which can control populations outdoors. 3  The lifespan of a house mouse is approximately 1 year.