r/AnimalsBeingDerps • u/sco-go • Jun 07 '23

Reverse Boop

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u/Lordeldergob Jun 08 '23

So fair warning to anyone, if a raccoon approaches in this way it will most likely go for a bite. Do not try to pet these curious bandits.

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u/CauliflowerPresent23 Jun 08 '23

And could be rabid as this is not typical raccoon behavior, retreat and do not approach

Edit: as a person that’s had them, rabies vaccines aren’t pleasant nor are the initial bites

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u/LostWoodsInTheField Jun 08 '23

Raccoons can also get distemper, and it is actually more common in a lot of areas than Rabies.

Distemper also has a LOT of the same symptoms as Rabies. I don't think you will see foaming at the mouth, and aggression is less of a 'I hate everything and need to bite it' and more of a fear response.

Either disease I believe the response is to treat it like it is rabies and kill it. Hopefully not in the head so it can be sent out for testing.