Originally Posted by
MudderChuck
I'm not a germaphobe in particular. But Fox are basically giant furry carnivorous Rats, more paralells than differences . I wouldn't have any hanging around my yard.
They've had outbreaks of
Echinococcus here. They figured out the infection path was most likely Fox and/or Mouse to Cat, Cat to playtime sand box, sandbox to child.
We were tasked to cull all Fox and Feral Cats. Fox were pretty much shoot on sight for 15 years.
https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Echinococcus
https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/24/2/16-1126_article
I enjoy watching the Kits play in the early evening near the den. But the possible consequences can be catastrophic. I handle Fox and Yotes like toxic waste just in case.
30+ yrs here with foxes in yard on a regular basis, along with a ton of other critters, and never had any issue's
minus, last yr had a coon with distemper I had to put down.
by far and largest issue's with any health issues with wild or domestic critters here has been vehicle collisions injuries, have had a few bears/countless deer's and other critters that show up busted up I imagine are from vehicles,
Not saying things cannot happen, but I have never had any sign or issue's to DATE! at my rec property, and also 40+ yrs at my main property, same deal!
guess I been lucky????