3.3.5 Rodent identification
Rodents were identified to genus and specie level using an established taxonomic nomenclature of rodents identification (Happold, 2013). Identification involved observation of rodent’s fur color and morphometric measurements that were taken in millimeters using digital vernier caliper to measure length of hind foot (pes ), ear length, tail length and head to body length and also the rodent’s weight were measure in gram by using digital weighing balance.