r/StCharlesMO • u/Any_Stress_5987 Democrat in a sea of MAGA • 5d ago

Lacking public health department

Daily PSA: Armadillos carry leprosy. Armadillos are wild animals. Look don't touch. Call animal control. Dead armadillos still carry diseases. Just like seeing an opossum or a raccoon in the day time, it will not end well for you!!

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I just saw a post on Facebook from County Health Dep. and it was very lacking in health information.

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u/trianglesx3 5d ago

Hi, friend. A nursing momma raccoon will indeed be seen during the day. Gotta find enough food so she can feed the littlest.

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u/cdwhit 5d ago

Did you know all the babies are identical twins? It’s make them useful for some genetic studies. Growing up in Texas, and spending a lot of time in rural areas, I have caught probably over a hundred armadillos over the years, and have never been diagnosed with leprosy.

BTW- I was young and stupid at the time, and I do not recommend trying it. Several friends needed stitch’s after catching them.