Armadillos........That used to be done, years ago. You could find those little baskets made of an armadillo shell.in gift shops, etc. Then it was discovered that Armadillos carry the virus or bacteria that causes Leprosy (Hansen's disease) And I think they are the only animal that does carry the disease. Armadillos are used in medical research and they have learned a lot about the disease this way. Leprosy is the least infectious disease that there is, but I wouldn't take any chances. Laurelyn