--- Cathy wrote: > Well, i certainly hope not, I see one often, but have in the afternoons, along our back fence. If so, I guess I should go > inside if I do! > > > [Original Message] > > From: Rick B > > The conventional wisdom around here says that if you see a raccoon > out during the day, it's probably sick. Not true? > > --Debra > > -------------------- > > True. If you see one roaming around in the daytime they're > probably rabid. ********************* Question: Aren't racoons adaptable? Which is if it was used to being out forageing in the afternoon, it is normal and not rabid? If it is seen daily and "acting" normal it should be okay, but if not sure I would call animal control about picking it up. tracy ____________________________________________________________________________________ Shape Yahoo! in your own image. Join our Network Research Panel today! http://surveylink.yahoo.com/gmrs/yahoo_panel_invite.asp?a=7