To the Editor:
You should definitely be wary of armadillos. Some armadillos (especially in the south) are naturally infected with leprosy, and armadillos are the only other animal besides humans to host the leprosy bacillus, according to Smithsonian Magazine.
Really, you should just stay away from armadillos. Although they’re naturally nocturnal, it’s currently breeding season so armadillos are out during the day and coming into contact with people more often.“It is still very, very unlikely to cause problems but be aware of armadillos and stay away from them,” Dr. Sunil Joshi, president of the Duval County Medical Society, told Florida news station WJAX-TV. Don’t make them your pet or play with them.
Pam Hull
Village of Ameila
