I managed to trap a live racoon in my attic. He seems ferocious, but I bet after some TLC he will start to warm to me and my family.
2007-11-07 07:49:56 · 13 answers · asked by J R 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
When I was a child back in St. Olaf we used to keep racoons for pets all the time. We used to punt them to see how far they fly and swing them by the tails. We had a great time till the whole town broke out into the foaming mouth disease. It was un explainable where it came from but we werent able to keep our racoons anymore.
2007-11-08 06:33:17 · answer #1 · answered by Yo! Its me. 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
This is a wild animal. Take far away from your home and release it. racoons carry many diseases, the 2 worst being rabies and racoon roundworm. I hope you know what rabies is and does.* Not many people know about the roundworm. This is a parasite that only can live in the intestine of a raccoon. If it infects any other species it will eat through every organ trying to find the intestine of the raccoon. Needless to say this can cause a lot of problems and even death.
Even people who "raise" raccoons as pets need to have special permits. They are not pets!!! get rid of it now!!
2007-11-07 07:58:02 · answer #2 · answered by kuunoita 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
1. It is illegal to capture and keep a wild raccoon.
2. Wild raccoons are a major vector for rabies. Years ago, when I lived on the East coast, there was an outbreak of rabies. Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitators were prohibited from accepting any raccoon or skunk from outside their own county, and raccoons from some areas had to be destroyed immediately if brought to a rehabber, even if they showed no signs of rabies. It is a very serious and very contagious disease that is fatal in humans if treatment is not started before the first symptom appears. If the raccoon bites you, or if you get any of its saliva on an existing cut, you need to get vacinated, and the raccoon may have to be destroyed.
3. Raccoons do not "tame" once they reach sexual maturity. If it was a baby, you could fool yourself into thinking you had tamed him, but as soon as he reached sexual maturity, he would become agressive and destructive. As it is already an adult, you have no chance of taming it.
4. Did I mention that it is illegal to capture and keep wild raccoons? It is also illegal to trap and relocate raccoons, due to the threat of rabies, unless you have the appropriate licenses and know where they are allowed to be released.
Contact a Nuisance Wildlife Control professional. That person would have the proper licenses and know where to legally relocate the raccoon so it is safe, and will not return to your attic.
2007-11-07 08:53:51 · answer #3 · answered by margecutter 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call the nearest Humane Society. The racoon could have rabies and bite you! You need to get him out of your attic. They can put the little guy safely back into nature!
2007-11-07 07:53:53 · answer #4 · answered by PrincessM2531 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dear god no please call animal control asap the poor fella will be terrified you really don't want to attempt to domesticate this intellegent little creature you will only store up heartache for yourselves and cause the critter misery and frustration and there is always the risk of rabies and other such diseases.
Don't be cruel by thinking you can keep it
2007-11-07 07:58:43 · answer #5 · answered by Puligan 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No raccoons can not be domesticated. Its unfortunate that they can't because they seem like they would make nice pets. But the experts say they can't.
Here is a web site about it.
http://www.isleauhaut.net/maskd/twentyreasons.htm
2007-11-07 07:58:16 · answer #6 · answered by wherewhenwhatwhywho 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm a Wildlife Rehaber. One of my rescues are Raccoons.
And to answer your question NO. They are cute and loveable when their young but when they turn a year old their start getting wild. Please don't try to make a pet out of a raccoon.
Some states will charge a fine if you are found out.If you need anything answered cotact your local DNR.
2007-11-07 08:56:16 · answer #7 · answered by rahc55 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Umm negative.
You need to call animal control and have professionals take care of him and release him. He seems ferocious because he is, dont put yourself and your family in danger.
2007-11-07 07:54:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it is a baby still needing weened there is a chance of making a nice pet for a while. but, as they get older they go by instincts and, tend to get mean. I have had several over the years they are like a destructive kitten and, very loveable as little ones. for your safety I suggest get rid of it if its past bottle feeding.. they do carry some diseases if they were to bite deep enough good luck
2007-11-07 07:55:48 · answer #9 · answered by wolfieguitarman 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
most people aren't lucky enough to have a racoon. I would recommend feeding him by hand so he can get to know your scent. This will make him become your friends and soon you can introduce him to your other friends like mike the monkey.
You do have a monkey named mike? If not then your not going to be able to cross the himalaya's in one piece.
Do you think they have Racoon's in Racoon City??
2007-11-07 07:55:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋