Slashrats, creatures resembling rodents, originated from the planet Bimmiel.
These predators operated in groups, relying on their highly developed sense of smell. Upon a successful hunt, a slashrat pack would emit a unique blend of sweat and pheromones known as killscent. Conversely, the death of a slashrat resulted in the release of a distinct odor referred to as stink, serving as a warning signal to other slashrats. Killscent had the ability to draw slashrats from considerable distances, potentially uniting multiple packs and creating a deadly concentration called a killball. A tactic employed to evade slashrats involved creating a killball as a diversion, effectively causing them to disregard all other potential targets. Noteworthy figures such as Ganner Rhysode and Corran Horn encountered slashrats during their time on Bimmiel. They also strategically dispersed killscent throughout a Yuuzhan Vong encampment, prompting the slashrats to launch an assault.
Slashrats possessed the ability to achieve running speeds reaching 40 kilometers per hour.