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Raccoon
Raccoons ~ Oh they're SO CUTE. On the other hand they sure do live up to their nickname. They will pull lids off of trash cans, open pet cages and even chew THROUGH your roof! Hey now, they're just looking for a free meal and a place to keep those cute little baby raccoons. All of whom carries a sizeable list of diseases, none of which you're probably interested in having. Did you know raccoons bark? When threatened raccoons will emit a ferocious bark, they mean business. MANY people are bitten by raccoons, fooled by their cute little masked faces. Don't be fooled, by the bandit, it's best to keep your distance, especially if it's Spring and young are nearby. Raccoons can be very aggressive ~ rabid or not! Many dogs and cats have been injured, or killed by raccoons. If you see a raccoon in your yard, keep your pets inside, until you are sure the animals have left. Call for relocation as soon as possible.
Warning. In recent years, raccoons have been carriers of rabies, especially in the eastern U.S. Rabies is a serious viral disease that results in death if untreated. Infected animals may be agitated and aggressive, or fearless and lethargic; normally nocturnal animals who are diseased may roam about fearlessly in daytime. Stay away from any animal that is acting strangely, and report it to animal-control officers. If you are bitten by a possibly rabid animal, you must immediately consult a doctor for a series of injections; there is no cure once symptoms emerge. Because of the danger of rabies, raccoons should not be encouraged to feed on porches, and their dung should not be left around buildings where humans and pets can come into contact with it. Raccoons also harbor a nematode (or roundworm) that, although harmless to the raccoon, is very dangerous and often fatal to woodrats and probably to many other mammals, including humans. Transmission is through the organism’s very tiny eggs, found in soil and dung, which become much more infective with time.
posted on eNature - the creators of the Audubon Field Guides
posted on eNature - the creators of the Audubon Field Guides
Raccoon Trivia
The raccoon derives its name from the Indian word meaning
"he who scratches with his hands."
Young raccoon are called "kits."
It was once believed that raccoons did not have salivary glands, and so they washed their food but this has been disproved. However, they do "feel" their food before eating it.
It has been reported that Daniel Boone disliked coonskin caps and actually wore felt hats.
"he who scratches with his hands."
Young raccoon are called "kits."
It was once believed that raccoons did not have salivary glands, and so they washed their food but this has been disproved. However, they do "feel" their food before eating it.
It has been reported that Daniel Boone disliked coonskin caps and actually wore felt hats.
We offer Raccoon Removal and Relocation
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