tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2081595423241214201.post4173946923741821193..comments2016-05-08T07:55:44.746-07:00Comments on Salameandering: Mammal Profile Vol. 1: The Least ShrewPiedmonthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04122199005682331056noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2081595423241214201.post-10522911262425939642012-10-15T16:16:19.776-07:002012-10-15T16:16:19.776-07:00The least shrew is actually the smallest mammal in...The least shrew is actually the smallest mammal in North America, so yes, it is very small next to my hand!<br /><br />Pretty much any live trap (traps that don't kill) will cause them harm if not properly baited or checked regularly. But, pitfalls, essentially buckets dug into the ground, are best able to capture shrews. The only other way to possibly prevent mortality is to check more frequently or to provide more food.Piedmonthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04122199005682331056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2081595423241214201.post-13216088111717719722012-10-14T11:28:43.053-07:002012-10-14T11:28:43.053-07:00Wow, Brian Jacques-this makes me want to go back a...Wow, Brian Jacques-this makes me want to go back and read the series again.<br />Interesting information. I'd like this shrew's metabolism. Looks very tiny next to your hand.<br />If not the Sherman live trap, what is the best method of capturing them without harm?jmunozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06920766837778526384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2081595423241214201.post-22274325355328672142012-10-06T18:58:22.799-07:002012-10-06T18:58:22.799-07:00Good old Jacques...
Don't believe I've ev...Good old Jacques...<br /><br />Don't believe I've ever seen a Least Shrew before....only Sorex and Blarina species.<br /><br />Great capture!<br /><br />Just posted a bit on Shrews, myself.<br /><br />Great minds think alike, I guess...Trailblazerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09949103831752176052noreply@blogger.com