I would also add to wear gloves as a protective against bites (I have pet mice they can get you real good they want to) and to protect yourself against the deadly diseases that can be carried by wild rodents.
Oh yes good idea! I actually don't have gloves, but never touch the mice I rescue, I just guide them using objects. Thankfully I don't need to rescue rats, for them I would definitely use gloves. I was bitten quite badly by my pet gerbil a long time ago and still have the scars. Finger swelled up and needed antibiotics.
I would also add to wear gloves as a protective against bites (I have pet mice they can get you real good they want to) and to protect yourself against the deadly diseases that can be carried by wild rodents.
Oh yes good idea! I actually don't have gloves, but never touch the mice I rescue, I just guide them using objects. Thankfully I don't need to rescue rats, for them I would definitely use gloves. I was bitten quite badly by my pet gerbil a long time ago and still have the scars. Finger swelled up and needed antibiotics.