Re: OT: Wildlife in the Garden
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- Subject: Re: OT: Wildlife in the Garden
- From: "* L* R* <p*@centex.net>
- Date: Mon, 15 Sep 1997 17:40:26 -0600 (MDT)
We have armadillo problems here in Central Texas. When they come out at
night, you can plug the hole and discourage them or catch them. My sons
used
to grab them by the tail, which in effect immobilizes them. We also
have
used a live trap to capture some living under the old ranch house as
their
bumping around at night tends to disturb sleep. Depending on your
philosophy,
you can dispose of the creature or take it to a different location and
release
it. I killed one accidentally years ago by hitting it on the head with
a small
rock; it was "growling" at a curious kitten and, not knowing anything
about
armadillos at the time, I was trying to scare it away from the cat. The
worst
damage they do to us is to dig holes in the pasture -- dangerous for
horses
(and humans on foot). Armadillos are in danger around here this time of
year;
one of our high school's biggest rivals is San Saba, whose mascot is the
armadillo! Maybe you could send yours to them!
Patricia Roberson, in Goldthwaite, Texas, where it's hot and dry and
only "Immortality" is blooming!
Michael Cook wrote:
> Here in Lexington, we have Rabbits, Squirrels, Chipmunks (less
one
> after the Hawk came by) Possums, Raccoons, Skunks, and an occasional
> Coyote. Usually, this visitors don't do any real harm.
> Now, can anyone tell me how to get rid of the Armadillo that has
a
> burrow under the Den of the house in Florida? Or, should I leave it
alone?
>
> Mark A. Cook
> macook@iglou.com
> Lexington, KY
