So some of you may already know about the "rat saga" that has been going on in my house for the last couple of weeks. But for the rest of you who don't, let me quickly fill you in:

It is my belief that there are in fact a colony of rats living in the walls and ceiling of my bedroom. Let me clarify, not IN my room, AROUND my room. I know this because I can hear them scurrying around at all hours of the day and night. I also know this because I can hear them squeaking. Ew. So lately it's sounded like they all scurry about at the same time and then all of the sudden it's like they run into something and get stuck and there's a thunk and then it stops. 

Moving on. 

So today I learned of a concept that I sort of wish I didn't know. It's called a "Rat King". Thank you ever so much Dave Hill. 

This is definitely not a rat king: 

Nor is this...
THIS, this is a Rat King!

Sqeeeeeeak!

I know, it's terrifying. So I learned that a rat king is formed when rats cuddle to keep each other warm and their tails get intertwined and form a knot. They move around like this for a while and then they eventually die. Oh heavens. 

No worries though, I called pest control and help is on the way!