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Sunday, September 29, 2013
Be Careful Of Rabid Fox
Thought you might want to post a note on your blog --- my son told me he saw a red tailed fox in our back yard yesterday afternoon exhibiting typical rabid animal symptoms --- erratic behavior and movement, snapping & pacing in circles, running 5-6 steps to the left, then running to the right in the same manner. All this done in the open, in broad daylight (foxes rarely run around in the open for very long). He went to get one of my rifles to kill it, but it ran back into the woods. I live next to the golf course in Delmar.
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"(foxes rarely run around in the open for very long)."
This is correct. I see foxes almost everyday in my fields and sometimes in my yard and they never ever stay in the open for very long esp if they detect a human close by.
"Red Tailed Fox" So is this a red fox or a grey fox? They both have red tails.
We called Animal Control (thinking that a rabid animal should get their attention) and they said "call us if you see it again and we'll put some traps out." I suppose they need to have a child mauled or a rabies outbreak before they react.
12:09 Put your own trap out, then drown or shoot it. Don't rely on them, or you may see someone get bit.
doesn't matter 11:27. The point is it was an odd acting fox. Also be aware of any wild animal that isn't in any hurry to get away from an open area. The ones I see are always skirting along the edge of the woodsline and run into the woods immediately upon seeing or sensing a human or my dog. Another thing if your pet does come home and you see blood on them do not touch them. If they are obviously injured and need vet attention suit up like your life depends on it, because it may and at the very least you will need rabies shots.
So in other words lmclain Animal Control is far from being what's known as proactive and would rather let a possible rabid fox run around potentially infecting other animals? No wonder rabies is getting increasingly common.
I got a fox or two comes into my back yard and eats the dog and cat food. They been doing this for years. Their not rabbit, their hungry. How about some one shoots you on a wimp.
You all do realize young fox do not realize they should be scared and will come out during the day and may even approach humans right? I am not saying the particular fox the poster is speaking of is or isn't infected but be aware that young wild animals sometimes do not understand the rules us humans have said they must follow! We have a fox in our neighborhood right now that some may say is rabid but he is actually injured (paw) so he stays out during the day and even lays in yards. he is healing and is probably more secure in the open than being injured in the woods.
So many idiots on here when it pertains to wildlife. If you don't know, STFU!
go drown yourself 12:40 and see how you like it you redneck stooge.
A few years ago, I had a fox in my front yard at 8:30 am and was walking and doing all the things that was stated in original post two of my neighbors came out with their guns and the fox went off into the woods and my neighbors left it alone and then a few hours later he came back in my front yard AGAIN and we called the Animal Control and they came out asap and killed it and by five pm that evening the County came around with a letter to all of us about the fox and that it was definitely rabid. I was very pleased with the county.
On several occasions I've noticed abnormally large red foxes in the Rockawalkin Rd area.Is it possible that they could cross with a dog?The ones I've seen must weigh at least 35 pounds or more.They appear to be all fox,just really big.
I am a bit concerned now. I thought you were not suppose to shoot a rabid animal because the blood splatter could infect any other animal that comes in contact with the blood.
1:22 PM
I'm sorry! It was me. I'm not a fox but dress up like one. That is my disguise. I'm really a "Wolf". I go out after little red ridding hood. My big Eyes, Ears and Teeth are irresistible. PS. Don't believe those lies the three Little pigs told. Them houses weren't up to code.
Heck. I saw a fox in Hooters the other night that must have weighed at least 125 lbs.
That must have been an odd couple,you at 400 and her at 125.
Anonymous Anonymous said...
I got a fox or two comes into my back yard and eats the dog and cat food. They been doing this for years. Their not rabbit, their hungry. How about some one shoots you on a wimp.
September 26, 2013 at 12:53 PM
Besides your atrocious spelling and grammar, you are part of the problem.
STOP FEEDING WILD ANIMALS!
If you really don't know why, go ask DNR or a vet. (and I don't mean someone who has served in the military).
Anonymous Anonymous said...
On several occasions I've noticed abnormally large red foxes in the Rockawalkin Rd area.Is it possible that they could cross with a dog?The ones I've seen must weigh at least 35 pounds or more.They appear to be all fox,just really big.
September 26, 2013 at 1:22 PM
35 lbs is a low weight. it must be skinny.
Anonymous Anonymous said...
So many idiots on here when it pertains to wildlife. If you don't know, STFU!
September 26, 2013 at 1:15 PM
I think he is talking to you 1:01. Along with a few others.
probably just late getting home...out foraging for food since his habitat has been taken over by builders.
1:19 pm:
It takes 21 days for the "negri bodies" to appear in the brain tissue of an infected being. It can't be "positively" infected for 21 days...fyi
"12:53 wrote "I got a fox or two comes into my back yard and eats the dog and cat food. They been doing this for years. Their not rabbit, their hungry. How about some one shoots you on a wimp."
Great writing skills... are you an award winning novelist, by chance? You feeding WILD animals, or any animals that aren't your own... is far worse than someone protecting their property from fox, racoons, snakes, rats, etc. It's not healthy for the animals, and not good for your surrounding areas/neighbors.
Well boys, just for the record, red or grey, hungry or just a pup, I keep a .12 gauge right by door. I usually have it for wanna-be Nazi's who are in a very wrong place at a very wrong time, but if I see that fox again, he's done. And I would never shoot a "wimp". lol
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