Armadillos

[HogBiologist]

Dillos are insectivores.  They don't eat eggs.  They may disturb nests, but they are not after the eggs nor do they eat them.

The diets of different armadillo species vary, but consist mainly of insects, grubs, and other invertebrates. Some species, however, feed almost entirely on ants and termites.

[ILIKEHEVI-13]

My boy called me outside the other nite I think it was Monday and there was one in our yard. 

[surehuntsalot]

we have them by the thousands here in Ms.
they root around after bugs,they will tear your yard to pieces digging.

[TRKYHTR]

Never seen one in the wild.

TRKYHTR

[ILIKEHEVI-13]

Never seen one in the wild.

TRKYHTR

MO used to not have a 1 say 5 yrs ago.  Now they are dang near all over southeast MO.  I had one last year wake me up from a catnap at about 6 feet.  Scared the crap out of me.  I still can't believe I didn't shoot the thing.  They are known to carry leprosy. 

[GobbleNut]

Never seen one in the wild.

TRKYHTR

As much as you have covered the country turkey hunting, Joe,...that is pretty surprising.  You must wear armadillo repellent! 

[TRKYHTR]

Never seen one in the wild.

TRKYHTR

As much as you have covered the country turkey hunting, Joe,...that is pretty surprising.  You must wear armadillo repellent!

I have seen some dead ones in the road but never seen one alive in the field.

TRKYHTR

[Gooserbat]

Never seen one in the wild.

TRKYHTR

As much as you have covered the country turkey hunting, Joe,...that is pretty surprising.  You must wear armadillo repellent!

I have seen some dead ones in the road but never seen one alive in the field.

TRKYHTR

Wow, I dare say I've seen hundreds of the things.  Still don't know what they're good for.

[HogBiologist]

I have killed 5 dillos in my yard in the last 2 months.  First one was a very big sucker.  Got one yesterday.  Also killed two skunks recently.  One almost completely black and the other almost completely white.