re: Anyone here own a pet raccoon? I might have adopted one

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Are there any legal ramifications?

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it is illegal and fineable in most places. you probably wouldnt go to jail.

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Debating on keeping one as a pet.

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if you are really debating at this point i would persuade you towards "no". They are very cute a cuddle animals when they are young. As the enter adolescence and adulthood their demeanor changes drastically. Most of the time they become fairly aggressive and much less tolerant to your presence. A male racoon is not a small animal. Do you really want a pissed off 30 lb animal with teeth and claws around you all the time?

On top of that they have a habit of making your house, and everything in it their playthings. They are extremely dexterous and a curious species. One day it might decide, "hey, i wonder whats inside that TV". no more tv. They get into your garage and decide to be auto mechanic for a day. Car needs some emergency work done now. "hey, that bottle of laxatives looks fun". Now your cleaning up after a 30 lb racoon who had explosive diarrhea all around your house. (that last one is a true story).

i would suggest have some fun with the babies now but start contacting a wildlife rehabber now.

My Side of the Mountain.. what a book!

About 10 years back I was at Attakapas landing and a 16ft bateau with a tiller handle putt putted down that canal with an old married couple, two beagles, and a big ole' coon on the bow like George Washington crossing the Delaware.

Thanks for the input and advice. We have decided to take him to a rescue that isnt very far away.

I doubt he will remember me but I have pictures.....