Guide · Health and Safety
What to Do If You Are Bitten or Scratched by Wildlife
Any bite or scratch from a wild animal should be taken seriously, even if it looks small.
Call us today615-357-7797Any bite or scratch from a wild animal should be taken seriously, even if it looks small.
First steps
Wash the wound with soap and water for at least 15 minutes. Do not wait to see if it gets worse.
Call for help
Call your doctor or go to urgent care and tell them it was wildlife. Call 911 if the wound is serious. Your health department can advise on rabies.
Report it
Do not try to catch the animal. Call animal control or us. If it is a bat, do not release it. It may need to be tested.
In This Guide
Animals Mentioned
Humane ExclusionBats
Big Brown Bat
Eptesicus fuscus
Droppings (guano) can carry fungus spores, and bites can carry rabies.
We Remove ItRaccoons and Skunks
Raccoon
Procyon lotor
Carries rabies and roundworm, and can rip open roofs to nest.
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