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Daytona Beach Wildlife Education: What To Do If You Are Bitten By A Raccoon?

Most people are hesitant around raccoons because these are wild animals and can therefore act unexpectedly. The good news is that you are very unlikely to be bitten by a raccoon. That being said, it is possible to receive a bite, especially if you provoke the animal. Because of this, it is a good idea to know what to do.



Why Bites Are Unlikely
Raccoons are typically nocturnal animals and shy around humans so most people won’t necessarily have a chance to interact with them, let alone be bitten. You will occasionally see raccoons during the day, but even then, they are very rarely aggressive towards humans. If a mother raccoon sees you as a threat, she may arch her back, growl, or make a “whoof” sound, or even lunge at you, but even then, a bite won’t necessarily occur.

Post-Bite Treatment
If you are one of the unlucky few people who gets bitten by a raccoon, then you will want to follow the same procedure as you would with any other wild animal bite. Take care of any bleeding and visit your doctor. They will investigate the wound and give you stitches if necessary. They will also disinfect it and give you other instructions. Most of the time, your doctor will suggest you keep an eye on the site of the bite for several days to a week or more. This lets you notice signs of infection as soon as possible. Even if the bite seems minor, visit your doctor if a raccoon bites you since these are wild animals. Don’t be surprised if they suggest a tetanus shot as a precautionary measure.

Are Diseases A Concern?
The good news is that in addition to it being unlikely for a raccoon to bite you, being bit doesn’t necessarily mean you will get a disease. Few raccoons are rabid so unless you see signs like a staggering gait, erratic wandering, mouth or eye discharge, and repeated high-pitch vocalization, you probably don’t have to worry about rabies. Your doctor will probably still recommend an anti-rabies treatment following a raccoon bite just to be safe.

Raccoons can also transmit a few other diseases, including leptospirosis and raccoon roundworm. Both of these are typically transmitted through their feces or urine or soil contaminated with it. Because of this, you won’t necessarily contract either just by being bitten. Your doctor will let you know which diseases are a risk after a raccoon bite and take the necessary preventative steps.

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