The Dangers of Raccoon Roundworm

Contained in 95% of all raccoons droppings is the parasite known as "raccoon roundworm", which is potentially deadly to humans and pets when ingested. To prevent the transfer of this parasite from the feces to your hands, shoes, clothing, etc., these contaminated areas must be approached with caution.

[@yeshacroe9354]

"infact the eggs last forever" oh my gahd expression 😦😥

[@GrIs899]

No 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@tompem]

what??! Eggs that are deadly and that last FOREVER should be left there??!!

[@bozenapilska5019]

The first time i disagree, U should remove it instead let spreading with the wind around & thru the windows, but anyway much love & ty for your wonderful job)))XXX

[@melissamartin8266]

Wow, you learn something new everyday. Thanks GWC!

[@theperv01]

Cant u set the feces on fire? Nothing survived fire.

[@phoenixgate007]

theperv01 actually yes. The CDC says that heat is the only thing that will kill the eggs. They recommend burning the feces if possible or using boiling hot water to disinfect the area. Here’s the CDC link: www.cdc.gov/parasites/baylisascaris/prevent.html

[@snappycattimesten]

I like his accent. Bostonian mixed with Canadian.

[@critterallywithjohnernest.]

I just had a squirrel die from this. The worms eat away at the squirrels brain and the squirrels lose all motor functions like balance and eating. They act drunk by falling over and they get skinny from not being able to feed themselves. A horrible way to die!

[@NWforager]

somehow it does not affect raccoons though .

[@juniorgemini8076]

This is really serious 😮.

[@sandraslate7043]

You’d think there would be a way to destroy the eggs.

[@Matriarchy_Feminism]

Fire

[@dibbage]

Thats why you dont go outside

[@NWforager]

well they can be in the attic and the eggs are wind-borne and microscopic

[@erikaInDR]

I tried that. They came to my attic. 😔

[@violagentsch]

Why would anybody eat raccoon shit? Doesn't make any sense dude.

[@hananokuni2580]

The raccoon poop dries up and the fine particles become airborne. It takes about two weeks after defecation by the raccoon host for the roundworm eggs to mature.

[@NWforager]

you can also breath them in .