Although these creatures resemble cuddly bandits, they may actually be rather dangerous if approached too closely. Raccoons can be hazardous to humans and animals if they feel threatened or if they are defending their young. Never approach a wild animal, even if it seems tame, like a raccoon....
When raccoons venture into your yard, they’re looking for three things: food, water, and shelter. If they can’t find any, they’ll have no reason to stick around. So, the best way to prevent raccoons in your yard is to make sure they won’t find what they’re looking for. But ...
Raccoons are most dangerous any time they feel threatened, which includes during attempts to remove them from their den or when they’re protecting their young. These are the times you are at most risk for a bite or scratch. How Do You Get Raccoons Out of a Chimney?
Raccoons are nocturnal. By shining a bright light by a nesting area, raccoons will sense that it is now an unsafe place for them to live. You can use either an outdoor spotlight or a mechanic’s light, but make sure that whatever light you decide to use is fire-safe. Shine this brig...
If they build a hive near or inside your home, you need to know how to kill yellow jackets. Yellow jackets are aggressive, dangerous insects that build huge nests on the ground. They like many of the same foods that humans consume, including protein, so don’t be surprised if you see ...
Brazilhas more snake species than any other country in the world. There are over 375 species living in this country, some harmless and some dangerous. Brazil is home to 60% of the South American rainforest, which is a fertile breeding ground for these reptiles. ...
Learn if raccoons can climb fences, if they can swim or hibernate, how well they are able to jump, and just how smart they are. I can let you know how dangerous raccoons can be towards pets and why raccoons Die Inside Houses. Learn if they burrow and dig holes and what kinds of ...
So bravo to you for disguising your espionage as simple-minded tit-ogling. There's something deeply satisfying about discovering that you can use a nearby mirror to spy on people without them noticing. I feel so dangerous whenever I do that. The other night, I went to go take a piss and...
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Opossums, like many of the creatures we encounter, are nocturnal. Unless you see an opossum, it may be difficult to discern whether the critters in your attic or yard are opossums, raccoons, squirrels, or rodents. But, you know something’s causing damage or keeping you awake at night wi...