someone told me about this but i dont know if its true
2007-12-26 23:18:39 · 11 answers · asked by Zack 2 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
Ok, I admit that I have to stifle my natural adolescent response...
The answer is yes. One diseases beaver carry is Giardia. This comes from their excrement, and contaminates the water. This is why you should always treat or filter water before drinking it while camping or hiking. Symptoms are similar to salmonella; you spend lots of time either throwing up, or with diarrhea. Sounds pretty miserable, but imagine having it while on a backpacking trip.
The other parasite they carry is a nematode that lives in the oil on their fur. I think it is most common in the warmer southern regions of the US. It is know as "beaver rash" or "nutria rash". The tiny nematodes burrown into the skin and cause a nasty rash. From what I've read, it will not go away on its own, and you have to have a doctor treat it.
2007-12-27 07:57:01 · answer #1 · answered by Lt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK. To be serious:
Beavers are the common vector for giardia,
a water borne, protozoan parasite.
It is usually transmitted by drinking the water
below the beavers habitat, but I guess you'd
better wash your hands after handling one.
Wild animals in general, have no health plan,
so it's safest to assume that they're carrying
something or other.
I'll still eat wild game, but only well cooked.
2007-12-27 13:00:43 · answer #2 · answered by Irv S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See Randy c's answer.
If there's beavers or some other mammal living in or near the river, you don't drink the water without purifying it first.
Giardiasis is a nasty intestinal disorder that will weaken strong individuals and can kill weakened persons.
2007-12-27 05:35:58 · answer #3 · answered by DJ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
actually, the disease comes from drinking water that the beaver has used as a bathroom, not from the animal itself. That is why you never drink from a stream or lake anymore without treating the water first.
2007-12-26 23:59:17 · answer #4 · answered by randy 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on the beaver....
....some are very clean and nice,
others are infected with stuff you couldn't wash off with Comet.
Before getting involved with any beaver in this day and age, just make sure you have protection.
I know, I know, Giardia.
But...
....I just COULDN'T be serious.
I'm Very sorry.
But, Hey, I got three thumbs up!
2007-12-27 04:48:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
The other responder was correct. Giardiasis, also called "beaver fever", is an intestinal infestation of the giardia parasitic organism. It causes diarrhea and dehydration.
2007-12-27 01:31:59 · answer #6 · answered by Tom 6 · 7⤊ 0⤋
It's called venereal disease.
2007-12-27 05:19:01 · answer #7 · answered by Cunning Linguist 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
OK which beaver are you talking about?
2007-12-27 02:00:19 · answer #8 · answered by cpttango30 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes I caught the clap from one when I was stationed in Japan with the Marines.
2007-12-26 23:26:47 · answer #9 · answered by Agent 00Zero 5 · 8⤊ 3⤋
Beaver Diseases
2016-12-15 09:29:29 · answer #10 · answered by vaibahv 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋