Raccoons don't "carry" rabies; they get infected when they kill and eat
infected rodents, etc. and die within a few days. If a raccoon is
foraging for food at night, it is not likely to be infected, but if it
is out during the day, doesn't run away when approached or behaves in
other non-raccoon ways, it probably is. We use either tuna fish or tuna
based cat food in the large "Have-A-Hart" traps. It helps to not touch
the meat (or the washed cage) to avoid tainting it with human scent, but
"city" raccoons are not all that choosey. Don't bother taking the trap
just a mile down the road to release the animal - he (or she) will be
back for more tuna fish before you return home. You need to take them a
LONG way from home - like 10 or more miles at least. (at which time they
will become someone else's problem)
Mike
William M. Gilroy wrote:
> On Thursday 10 June 2004 07:13 pm, Larry list account wrote:
>
>>Oh, and one more thing what do you think they'll say if I bring back the
>>cage with a 'cat' that looks like a raccoon? :-)
>>
>
>
> Just bring it somewhere else and let it go. Remember they can do some real
> damage and they carry rabies. So don't get bit and figure a way to the that
> sucker go without standing by the trap. Or you can fill the trash can with
> water and put it in, but that would be mean. Or you can gas it in the trash
> can with auto exhaust fumes. Or put it in the freezer. Or, well never
> mind ...
>
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> Bill Gilroy
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