Florida Officials Warning People Not To Pet Armadillos Amid Spike In Leprosy Cases

Florida Officials Warning People Not To Pet Armadillos Amid Spike In Leprosy Cases

Florida Officials Warning People Not To Pet Armadillos Amid Spike In Leprosy Cases

I never knew that armadillo petting was that popular.

I can't say as that is on my to-do list.

Thanks, Donald. Good to know.

A good friend of mine had leprosy (Hansen's Disease) for many years. She is just now off the medication. I'd never known anyone with leprosy. I should ask if she petted an armadillo.

I saw it on our UK news. [I never knew that.]

I never knew that either. I wonder what other creature might be a carrier.

People actually have to be warned against this?

We have armadillos in Missouri. They can be very destructive. They can dig holes in your yard. I did not pet any when I was in Florida earlier this year.

Apparently, you shouldn't shoot at them either