It’s like in John Carpenter’s Vampires when the vampires figure out how to perform that ancient incantation that lets them finally walk in the daylight — horrific!
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17 Responses to “San Francisco raccoons brazenly prowling in broad daylight”
Allan Hough (7858)
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stay the fuck away from nocturnal animals out in daylight.
They do this all the time around my apartment.
Anyone know if they live in the sewers, or just like crawling around down there?
ADORABLY horrific!
Agreed! I was just about to say “TOTALLY AWESOME!” And, you know, menacing.
Unfortunately, raccoons (or bats, or possums) are often only out in the daytime because they are rabid, especially if they are stumbling/looking confused, wandering in circles, etc.
That’s true on the east coast, but as far as I am aware, rabies isn’t currently prevalent in CA Raccoon populations.
But, that being said? If I got bit by a raccoon, I sure as fuck would still seek treatment just in case.
fyi – by the time you show symptoms of rabies it’s usually too late for treatment. refer to comment #1 for more details
Yup. Hence my “just in case”
@HDPDV — After using The Google to confirm that info (thanks, I learned something!) I spent another 30 minutes reading fascinating facts about rabies statistics and wildlife in California instead of working. Oh, Google.
Yup, reps from Animal Care and Control said that there hasn’t been a rabid animal in SF in nearly a hundred years.
But they could definitely still be bitey and ornery, and hell bent on getting into our garbage cans.
It’s all fun and games, until you discover that a raccoon has broken-into your garage and stolen your fancy European bicycle!
I like those little guys.
eh, just chillin’ wit da homies lookin for adventure….
Is the end of the world!
I had a big momma raccoon at my backdoor at 1pm a few months back. Had big raccoon titties and looked hungry,cute, and not rabid. Probably smelled my cat food.
Just as with bears, stay away when they are with their babies. They can be aggressive.
(also do not confuse with bandits)
raccoons, like people, just need a hug. try it if you don’t believe me.