Rabies is a viral disease that causes inflammation of the brain in mammals, including humans. It is a highly lethal disease; death usually follows within hours of the first symptoms appearing. Every single year around 55,000 people die as a result of contracting rabies. Rabies is primarily contracted via a bite from a rabid animal, such as a rabid raccoon. In today's post, we'll be sharing how to tell if a raccoon has rabies, as well as other important information you need to know. Contact us if you think you've found a rabid animal or have a wildlife/pest infestation to get a free inspection report. 855-WILDLIFE (call) or www.wildlifexteam.com (website).