If you find a wild Georgia animal in your home, what you will do? It is not as simple question as it sounds like. We all feel uncomfortable if we hear such news about the living place. The first step after having this intimation will be finding out the ways to get rid of these animals. When most people hear the name armadillos, leprosy quickly comes to mind. This is a disease that produces very graphic images mentally of disfigurement and suffering. In history, leprosy is a disease that has been misunderstood as many think its hereditary while yet others view it as a punishment or curse. Leprosy is a disease that has been around through history and it is a disease that is today closely associated with Atlanta armadillos.



How it spreads
Leprosy is not so infectious and it is usually transmitted through nose and mouth droplets when there is frequent and close contact. The organism that causes the disease is able to multiply very slowly and the incubation period can take around five years while symptoms can take up to 20 years to make an appearance.

This is one of the main concerns that pet owner shave especially in areas where there are Atltanta armadillos. It is very uncommon to have a cat or dog get infected with leprosy. However, there have been leprosy cases reported for both cats and dogs. The animals that get affected will usually develop some kind of nodules under or in the skin. This is associated with the bacteria that are located in the cells. The concern has been growing quite rapidly especially in the USA where more cases of leprosy are being reported. Georgia armadillos contact with the humans has been linked with the disease.

Armadillo danger
Atlanta armadillos cannot be said to be a real danger to the pets. However, it is important to always remember that they are still wild animals that need to be treated with the greatest caution as well as respect. On average, the armadillo cannot be considered to be dangerous. However, they can hurt pets with the claws if they are provoked. In most cases, the animal will run when it feels threatened. Pets, regardless of how small they are, should be pretty safe around armadillos.

It is however important to make sure that your pets stay as far away from Atlantsa armadillos as possible. This allows you to avoid any form of confrontation that might occur.

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