Yes, rats thrive on blood, it is what keeps them alive.
Generally, no. Although a hungry rat finding a pool of blood may well try to lap some up.
Fleas are attracted to warmth and fur. As the rats passed by a place where fleas were gathered, they hopped into the rats' fur and burrowed in.
They are attracted to the meat of the rat ;x
Yes, rats may eat pepper plants as they are attracted to the leaves and fruits of the plant.
Rats are attracted to the scent of farts because it contains chemical compounds that they find interesting. However, it is not accurate to say that rats specifically like farts, as they are primarily attracted to the scent for investigative purposes rather than pleasure.
Yes, very much. Comfy nesting and a good place to hide, also helps rats climb buildings.
Blood, generally...
No.
It was believed to be rats but know has found to be the fleas on the rats sucking blood and then transmitting the disease into the victims blood stream
Warm
It is a common Misconception that rats started the plague but this is only partly true. The rats were attracted into the cities because of the rubbish and alsorts on the streets and with those rats came bacteria, these bacteria lived on the rats and soon the rats passed these bacteria onto humans and so the plague was started.
It is not typical behavior for rats to consume clothing, including panties. Rats are more likely to be attracted to food sources rather than items of clothing.