Rat Bastards

Rat Bastards (2012)

EndedReality show

Deep in Louisiana, six "Swamp Commandos" wage an epic war against giant, 30 pound swamp rats that are eating the land out from under the Gulf Coast's forests, farms and homes. Each battle is an example of bayou ingenuity at its best as these American patriots use dynamite, night vision, Molotov cocktails and questionable tactics passed down for generations to outwit the monster rodents, save their homeland and earn thousands of dollars a day in the process.

Network
Scheduleevery Tuesday at 22:30 (20 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E06The Molotov Cocktailaoût 21, 2012
S01E05When Hunters Become the Huntedaoût 21, 2012
S01E04Rat vs. Dynamiteaoût 17, 2012
S01E03Recipe for Disasteraoût 17, 2012
S01E02She-Rat in Heataoût 9, 2012
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Rat Bastards premiere?

Rat Bastards premiered on January 12, 2012.

What network aired Rat Bastards?

Rat Bastards aired on Spike TV.

Who were the main characters of Rat Bastards?

Jimmy "The Pitbull" Smith, Marion "Swamp Man" Cobretti, Eric "Rico" Reed, Steve "Creature" Ferrando, and Bobby "The Sig" Sigmon were the main characters of Rat Bastards.

What was the show about?

Rat Bastards was a reality show about a group of Louisiana bayou veterans who hunt down nutria, a large river-dwelling rodent, to earn a living.

What is the method of hunting used in Rat Bastards?

The hunters in Rat Bastards used various methods including setting traps, shooting from boats, and using dogs to hunt down nutria.

What is the value of a nutria pelt in Rat Bastards?

A nutria pelt is worth around $4 in Rat Bastards.

Who owns the nutria hunting company in Rat Bastards?

The nutria hunting company in Rat Bastards is owned by "The Pitbull" Jimmy Smith.

How did the hunters in Rat Bastards get into nutria hunting?

The hunters in Rat Bastards got into nutria hunting because they needed an income source after Hurricane Katrina devastated their homes and businesses.

What is the population of nutria in Louisiana?

The population of nutria in Louisiana is estimated to be around 20 million.

What is the ecological impact of nutria in Louisiana?

The nutria in Louisiana have a significant impact on the ecosystem due to their feeding habits and destruction of vegetation.

What is the historical background of nutria in Louisiana?

Nutria were introduced to Louisiana in the 1930s for their fur, but their population quickly grew out of control.

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