He/she hangs out on our soon-to-be back porch…then meanders off to the corner of the yard and digs like crazy. Then about a week ago, a pretty large raccoon started showing up in the backyard during the day (see picture). We typically would see them at night and they didn’t really bother us.
We’ve had raccoons around for years-especially when my husband was feeding some stray cats near the garage. We live on a large, fenced lot in downtown Orlando. Hi David-I looked at your website and decided to write to see what you think about our raccoon issue. Go back to the Raccoon Removal page, or learn tips to do it yourself with my How to Get Rid of Raccoons guide. There's a much higher chance the animal has just found a very good source of food and has decided to make good use of it. This would once have been something only noted during the night.Ī raccoon that is daytime-active MIGHT have rabies, but just because it is out during the day, doesn't mean it definitely has the virus.
Many residences are entirely abandoned for the daytime, however, allowing these creatures all the time they need to have a good root through a garbage can or two. There is a lot more noise around in these urban hotspots, so the noise would probably be enough to wake them up from time to time. Just one of the ways it has adapted or evolved is by becoming more alert and awake during the day. As the species has moved in alongside humans, a move forced by the deforestation of huge raccoon territories regularly, they have adapted a little in order to stay alive. Raccoon habits seem to have changed over recent years, with more and more of them becoming active during the day, when they would usually be asleep or hidden away in their dens and burrows. Read about What To Do If You Are Bitten By A Raccoon. Removing that animal yourself could result in a bite that has the potential to leave you suffering with the rabies virus. This is most certainly the case when you're dealing with raccoons on your property. Raccoons are one of the biggest vectors of the disease in North America, so it is wise to look at the animal with a certain degree of trepidation. There is a possibility that a daytime-active raccoon will have rabies. (You should check the state in which you live for more information.) Humans must receive treatment for rabies IMMEDIATELY - within the first 24 hours is usually advised. Pets must be vaccinated against the disease, a process that is required by law in some places. Read about Do Raccoons Attack People? There is no cure for rabies in humans or animals AFTER symptoms have started. The virus can work its evil around the body for a number of days or weeks before any symptoms can start to show, and once those symptoms do start to show, there is no going back. Rabies can be present in an animal that has no symptoms, or even symptoms that aren't associated with the viral disease at all. One of the biggest symptoms associated with the rabies virus is "rabid" behavior, which can sometimes involve a usually nocturnal animal coming out during the day, despite it's basic instincts otherwise telling it not to.Ī raccoon that is rabid - infected with rabies - will likely come out during the day, but this is usually at a later stage of the infection. Need raccoon removal in your hometown? We service over 500 USA locations! Click here to hire us in your town and check prices - updated for year 2020.
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