Thanks Bob B for the tip on armadillos carrying leprosy. I'm adding that to my list of things to worry about. Upon further research I discovered that they can also transmit tapeworm, salmonella, and rabies. I'm pretty sure Hector touched that armadillo last night. But this information was coming from a
guy that wants to rid your house of armadillos so I'm hoping it's not that bad. But I think it is.
And take a look at this Tale of Terror -
When Armadillos Attack. And to think that BigJohn and I went out
looking for them last night. What were we thinking?!?
Did you know they have a 4 foot vertical leap? If you're a short person, that is face level! I plan on keeping my distance.
OM Goodness! Now I'm glad the only ones I've seen have been dead as we drive by. And the jumping thing..............I do not do jumping scary animals.......well I don't do scary animals that run faster than me or want to eat me. Dee and I visited an aquarium in Dallas that had an Anaconda. I was so thrilled it was behind glass, that thing followed me all over the room. People were stopping to watch the Anaconda "follow this lady". It thought I looked like lunch!
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