Radical Surfing Rodents

Written by Linda

surfing mouse Photo: Images via Oddity Central

We’re used to the weird and wonderful here at Environmental Graffiti but even we did a double take when we came across a mouse hanging ten. Yes, that’s right, a surfing mouse.

Australian surfer Shane Wilmott has trained his four pet mice to ride the waves. Using their tails as rudders, the mice are set on custom-made mice-sized boards – no glue or ties, they can jump off at any time – and are let loose on the water.

surfing rodent

Bunsen, Harry, Curly and Chopsticks we’re taken to the beach one day and owner, Shane says they took to the sea likes ducks to water. And in case anyone is aghast at the very thought of pet mice surfing, they’re never taken out when the water is too cold and are rinsed afterwards with fresh water.

Check out the video made by producer Justin Gane:

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4 comments

Di (not verified) says:

Nov 18th, 2008 at 9pm

FYI, they are rats, not mice. And thanks for stating that Shane takes good care for the well-being.

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NotSoMuch (not verified) says:

Nov 19th, 2008 at 6am

I for one am aghast with this idea. Watching the video, all i could think was "those poor mice!" What happens when he is not watching carefully and a wave swallows one of them. They are hanging on to that board for dear life!

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nancy! (not verified) says:

Nov 24th, 2008 at 7am

i dont think the rats have a choice, but to stand on the boards. cute, but it seems like personifying your hobbies onto your pet or some sort of torture: water-boarding. bu-baw-bu!