A roof rat shot in a woodpile had crusty growths on exposed skin (eyes, nose, feet, tail). The cause: sarcoptic mange mites. Rat mites are species-specific and rarely infect humans, possibly causing a temporary red welt. No need for extreme measures like burning the house.
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