“Tails” From the Wild Side

Chasing a sick fox

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 08:47:43 -0400

Spent the afternoon chasing a sick fox up in belfast today, He has Mange mite and maybe Distemper, The mite causes horrible itching and the constant scratching removes their hair and get "Hot Spots" where they dig themselves raw to the point of bleeding they will suffer allot with this, the distemper is a neurological disorder they may lose their fear of people and they will lose interest in hunting for food and will take handouts and sometimes eat birdseed, They will have Diarrea and have muscle weakness in their back end if you watch them they will walk a ways and then sit down or fall down.... they often have Diarrea and then fall in it, the back end will look very nasty , now when you would think it couldn't get any worse they will develop a discharge from their eyes a yellow puss that will crust over and kinda glue the eyes shut. very sad to see this beautiful animal in such a state. Fox can get ether Feline or Canine distemper and it is very contagious for any unvaccinated cats or dogs, and the Mange Mite can be caught by people so watch out if handling a dead fox or coon.

Those “Stinking” Squirrels

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 20:36:01 -0400

Ring Ring, Ring Ring, Hello Critter Catcher may I help you? Yes I think we have a dead animal in the house ..... there is a terrible oder can you help ? Sure we will be right over, as we pull in the caretaker meets us at the door and says I cant smell it now he says, yesterday it was just awful this is typical of a dead critter in the chimney, the smell will depend on downdrafts and barometric pressure to pull the smell up the chimney or push it down... where it will be enjoyed by everyone

Its never safe to handle a Bat

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 21:01:57 -0400

With your bare hands, always wear leather Gloves, and if you dont know what your doing dont touch bats. out of 11 bats tested at the state lab in Augusta 1 will have rabies.
WE specialize in bats and would be happy to talk with you.

Lots of skunks

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 21:34:16 -0500

Ring Ring, Ring Ring, “Hello, Critter Catcher” may I help you? I think we may have a skunk ! Many times a day I get this call, skunks get very little respect, overall they mind their own business and want to stay out of your way, usually looking for a mate in the early spring Feb. - March and next looking for a nice place to raise a family of 2-7 baby skunks that will emerge mid June. They eat harmful grubs and insects from your lawn and dig small holes in your lawn that aerate your lawn, skunks are very clean and have no oder unless they are forced or startled into spraying in self defense. skunks under the porch, or shed drawn to your home with bird seed falling from your bird feeder or your neighbors feeder, They don’t want to spray you. If you think a skunk may be in your yard and you need to go out, open and close the door make some noise or a little commotion Mr. skunk will be happy to get out of your way. If this dont work for you I will. We at “Critter Catcher” will live-trap your skunks and move them out to the willie-wags where they can live in the wild, we at Critter Catcher specialize in resolving conflicts between animals and people. Your personal “Critter Catcher” Maynard Stanley jr

Oh Rats

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:18:24 -0500

The squirrel with out the “fuzzy tail” wood rats are small about the size of the red squirrel and the norway rat will get up to 18 inches. we had 4 calls on rats this week, rats are with us all year long and easily find a hole into your home or make one. We at Critter Catcher can handle your rodents with discretion and can seal up your home to keep them out.
We at Critter Catcher specialize in resolving conflicts between animals and people. Your personal “Critter Catcher” Maynard Stanley jr