A few less holes in the yard.

[gtkillerv]

Found this little guy digging around behind the garage the other day. We don't usually see them during the day too much, but it I got lucky this day.

Then a couple of days later another...

They were young ones, and I think that is why they were out during the day. Both were taken with my 9mm Evanix Rex the JSB. I was hoping that mom and dad would show themselves, but I guess they stick to the night time. Unfortunately, I can't stay up much past 9:00 so I don't get to see to much at night.

 

[likkitysplyt]

You must live in Florida???

 

[gtkillerv]

Yes sir!

 

[Crutcherro1]

Is that a Opossum on the half shell

 

[FunGun]

Keep in mind the 9 band armadillo can be a carrier of Leprosy (Hansens's disease) in the southern US. Be sure to wash up well after handling these little critters.

 

[Bob_O]

Nice!!!

 

[gtkillerv]

"FunGun"Keep in mind the 9 band armadillo can be a carrier of Leprosy (Hansens's disease) in the southern US. Be sure to wash up well after handling these little critters.

All that touched the critters, besides the JSB's, was the shovel to put them in the ground, but yeah there was still a feeling of needing to wash my hands.

 

[gtkillerv]

"Crutcherro1"Is that a Opossum on the half shell

I guess it is. I once had a conversation with a buddy about how every dead Opossum you see (the ones not pancaked on the road anyway) is belly up. So the first one I shot I watched do a slow roll to it's back, and I remember saying, "Wow, you guys really die belly up."
And yes, I watched for it on the second one too. Belly up.

 

[BekNazar]

Be on the lookout for 2 more. They always have 4 clones in a litter.
I got all 4 last year when they left the den at the same time. I got the mother a few nights later.
I'm at constant war with Armadillos here in Dade City, FL.
I kill one and then a few nights later another shows up. Makes you wonder how many are out there these days...

Todd

 

[gtkillerv]

"BekNazar"Be on the lookout for 2 more. They always have 4 clones in a litter.
I got all 4 last year when they left the den at the same time. I got the mother a few nights later.
I'm at constant war with Armadillos here in Dade City, FL.
I kill one and then a few nights later another shows up. Makes you wonder how many are out there these days...
Todd

Two more plus the mother! I wonder if they are territorial. If so, how long it take for another to move in, or how long it takes for scent marker to fade enough for a new animal to feel there is no longer competition in the area.
Actually, this is with any animal. Squirrel, Rabbit, Skunk (which we have a few in our yard nightly). I know you can take out a squirrel or two, but it doesn't take long to have a couple more that take their place.

 

[skygear]

haven't shot any of them in our yard yet. chased a few out though. St. Pete

 

[bigdaves40]

Ya they usually start coming out around dusk. I grew up in central Florida, moved to upstate SC 15 years ago. And we have them up here now as well. Seen and killed a bunch in my 64 years.

 

[sonny]

I was in Brazil once and had one for dinner....tastes like ox tail.