Body - 10cm in length, weighing 10 to15g. Covered with soft dense fur up to 7mm in length, brownish/grey in colour with a cream or white or pale grey underbelly.
Head - Bulging eyes in a small head, large round ears, one pair of chisel-shaped incisor teeth with a hard yellow enamel on the front surface.
Tail - Scaly tail measuring 7.5 to 20cm. This is about the same length as the body.
General - Nocturnal, but still seen during the day, Live in secluded parts of buildings, reed beds, cracks or shallow burrows in the ground. Makes its nest out of shredded materials.
Preventative Measures
All entry points should be blocked up to prevent re-infestation.
All food should be kept in sealed containers or rooms.
Garbage and other waste should be sealed away.
Water and pet food bowls should be put away at night to discourage infestation.
