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Well this sounded so bizarre that I was going to say "Only if the armadillo throws it right"
However a quick search (hint hint) brought up a few sites that talked about this.
"4. Do armadillos carry diseases, such as leprosy?
Wild armadillos have been known to be infected with the bacterium that causes leprosy (Hansen's disease). The only cases of transmission from armadillos to humans have occurred in rare incidents in which people ate undercooked armadillo meat. If you have a pet (such as a dog, cat, or two-year old) that has recently interacted with an armadillo, you needn't worry about the danger of your pet becoming infected. So long as your dog, cat, or two-year old hasn't been dining on armadillo sushi, you have little cause for concern. Even if your pet does bite an armadillo, the risk of infection is quite low. Your pet is much more likely to be in danger of illness do to encounters with raccoons (prone to rabies), other dogs, cats or children than a (mostly) harmless armadillo."
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What mammals can have leprosy?
Humans and armadillos are they only mammals known to be affected by leprosy.
Do you get leprosy from armadillos?
yes..other terrible diseases too.. Saw it on "Billy the exterminator" Love that show...
Do armadillos carry leprosy?
Yes. They are the only mammals besides Man known to be able to carry the leprosy virus. Recent research indicates that armadillos and human victims of leprosy are the only ones to naturally share a particular bacterium that can cause leprosy. Interestingly, not all species of armadillos seem to carry the virus. People in Texas and other southern U.S. States have been infected with the disease as a result of handling of nine-banded armadillos. This has not occurred whe people have handled the five-banded armadillo.
Do armadillos have parasites?
Armadillos can have parasites like any other living creature, and they are also carriers of Leprosy.
Can you catch leprosy from a cockroach?
No you can not catch leprosy by a cockroach.
What eats woodworms?
i know armadillos love worms and can carry leprosy
What predates armadillos?
Armadillos have few wild predators, but coyotes, dogs, black bears, bobcats, cougars, foxes and raccoons are reported to catch and kill armadillos in places where these predators occur. Hawks, owls and feral pigs may prey on armadillo young.
What kills armadillos?
Armadillos have few wild predators, but coyotes, dogs, black bears, bobcats, cougars, foxes and raccoons are reported to catch and kill armadillos in places where these predators occur. Hawks, owls and feral pigs may prey on armadillo young.
Are there any petting zoos with armadillos in California?
As far as I know, there are no petting zoos in CA with Armadillos because they're not the cuddliest towards humans and they may spread leprosy.
What are the nine banded armadillos enemies?
Armadillos have few wild predators, but coyotes, dogs, black bears, bobcats, cougars, foxes and raccoons are reported to catch and kill armadillos in places where these predators occur. Hawks, owls and feral pigs may prey on armadillo young.
What are facts about leprosy?
-Leprosy occurs in armadillos as well -Men are twice as likely to catch leprosy than women -In some folklore, they believe if you catch leprosy then your limbs will fall off That's all I know, so if anyone else knows some more, don't be afraid to add it.
Can infants catch a leprosy from other leprosy person?
I would not trust an infant to catch anything; they do not have good enough hand-eye coordination.
