About Raccoons

Raccoons can be easily recognized due to their mask, or black circles around the eyes. Because of this, we, the raccoons, are often referred to as the 'masked bandits.' Though we may look cuddly and sweet, some of us are not. You should never pick any of us up if we are wild. Annie was NOT smart to do that. If a raccoon bites you, Animal Control would take the raccoon, or even a different raccoon and cut off its head to test it for rabies. It just isn't worth it. We usually like t live near lots of trees, or in the woods, near lakes, streams, or ponds. We usually eat anything! If it is left over pizza, down the hatch! If it is an oyster, down the hatch! If we are living in undeveloped places, we would usually raid bird's nests, eat berries, and sometimes other sea life, like oysters, clams, and fish. Some people have raccoons as pets, but it sometimes isn't very smart. Never bring a raccoon into your huse or near you. We are wild animals, no matter how cute!