1. Know the Symptoms of Rabies
Under no circumstances should you ever approach or try to handle a raccoon or any other wild animal. However, if you see a raccoon that appears to be rabid, you need to alert the appropriate animal control authorities in your community to prevent it from spreading rabies. Some people believe that a raccoon that is active during the day must have rabies because raccoons are usually nocturnal. A raccoon that is active during the day isn't necessarily rabid, but you should alert authorities if you notice it exhibiting any symptoms of rabies:- Wandering around erratically and staggering
- Facial fur that is wet or matted; discharge from the mouth or eyes
- Self-mutilation
- Repeated vocalization that is high pitched