Essentially nocturnal and easily climbs trees with its agile fingers and sharp claws. He enters the buildings when he finds the opportunity to settle and sometimes even establish a family
Physionomie
- The raccoon is usually greyish in color
- His tail has five to ten black rings
- Has a black mask bordered with white around the eyes
- Measures between 60 cm and 105 cm
BEHAVIOR
- Essentially nocturnal animal
- Opportunistic and easy to tame
- The raccoon can carry rabies, the Carre’s disease or scabies but also parasites
FOOD
- The raccoon is omnivorous
- Prefers invertebrates, insects, worms and larvae
- Eat small aquatic animals
- Privileges fruits and nuts in autumn
LIFE CYCLE
- Couplings occur in January or February
- Females have only one litter per year
- A litter includes between 3 to 7 small raccoons
Often, the animal may be only passing and the problem should disappear shortly. Its presence can however extend over several months, and this can result in damage around or in your property.
If the situation gets out of control, call us without delay! An expert will be available to answer your questions and indicate the right steps to follow.