Cactus Rat

Slang term for a coyote.

I hate living in the desert! Damn cactus rats keep eating my cats!

by Buddha Claus October 30, 2022

Cactus Rat

A cactus rat is a slang term for a porcupine. The sharp quills on the porcupines back and tail represent the prickliness of a cactus. A rat is also a long distance family member of a porcupine (both are rodents).

Bob, don’t let the dog outside tonight. Those darn cactus rats a roaming the yard again!

by PorcupineFan24 December 16, 2024