General Household Pest Control (GHP) Practice Exam

Tail length relative to body is an important clue when identifying roof rats. Roof rats have a slender build and a tail that is longer than their head-and-body length, which helps with climbing and balance in trees and along structures. This makes the description “tail longer than the body” the correct statement. In contrast, many other rats have tails that are shorter than their body, so the other options don’t fit this species.