As always, Reddit humor took over: “Lick it,” one user joked, while another advised, “Burn the house down.” The suspense grew when OP posted an update: “It started to wiggle and move. It’s gone now.” That single sentence horrified half the commenters, who warned that unseen creatures in ceilings rarely travel alone.

Less than a day later, the mystery was solved. OP confirmed what many suspected: it was a rat’s tail. They planned to call an exterminator immediately, adding nervously, “Someone said, ‘Where there is one, there are a hundred.’ God, I hope not.”

While the thread became a hilarious internet moment, it also highlighted a real concern: rodents often hide in attics, wall voids, and insulation, leaving clues like droppings, chewed materials, and musky odors. Experts say that spotting even one sign — or a tail — is enough reason to call for professional help.

Sometimes, looking up can reveal more than you bargained for.