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Customer Raccoon Email: I am an extremely active raccoon rehabber (55+ last year). I have only 2 comments - 1) Rabies isn't the big problem with raccoons, distemper is. The early stages mimic each other so better safe than sorry.
It is imperative that domestic dogs and cats have full vaccinations and are checked for worms once a year - raccoons or no raccoons. 2) Baylisascaris procyonis is very dangerous to humans, especially children, maybe you treat it more completely
in one of your links, but personally I think it is more dangerous than rabies. ~Cyndi I don't agree as strongly with the squirrel article, mom squirrels aren't as maternal as raccoons. The only realistic way of getting rid of mom and babies is
making things difficult enough that she moves them herself. Sometimes, they will still abandon their babies, especially if it is a young mom. Squirrels are not consider a rabies vector species, so that isn't a concern. They are considered a
very low risk. They will use nesting boxes if there are provided. This helps keep them out of the dwellings. All in all the articles are through and well written,
My Answer: I know that distempter is more common than rabies, in some areas. In other areas, rabies is more common. I also agree that raccoon roundworm is dangerous, although I've never seen it.
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The raccoon (Procyon lotor), is a common urban animal, and native to North America. Raccoons are easy to recognize, with a black mask and ringed tail, as seen in the above photo.
Raccoons tend to weigh between 10-20 pounds as adults, and live an average of 5 years. They are mostly nocturnal, and are omnivores, and will often eat pet food or garbage. They have
become very acclimated to living in cities and urban areas. They are very strong, excellent climbers, very intelligent, and they are very skilled with their hands, which causes them to
commonly break into homes and attics, where they cause considerable damage, and they also destroy other property, and thus raccoons
are considered pest animals by many people, which is why I remove them. If you want to learn more, please read my How To Get Rid of Raccoons page.
AAAnimal Control is a privately owned wildlife removal and pest control business, located in Orlando Florida. I deal strictly with wild animals. I am not an extermination company, but a critter removal
and control specialist. The above photos are some of the many that I've taken in the field over my years of work. Please email me if
you have any questions about the above photographs, or any questions about
wildlife problems or raccoon control issues.
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