How Raccoons (Almost) Got Away With It
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Raccoons opening green bins- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7Eh9Yd_fh8&t=10s
Raccoons figure out puzzle box- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoTRkTjW05c
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@Debbie338
February 18, 2026 at 9:28 am
EDITED TO ADD
I wasn’t expecting so many reactions, so could you do me a favor and read through the thread before asking questions or making comments to see if yours has already been answered? I’m repeating myself a lot.
Exotic mammals veterinarian here. I treated pet and wild raccoons for three decades and I’m here to tell you the babies are super-cute and friendly. BUT…once they reach adulthood, most of them just want you dead. I saw more owners get bitten by raccoons than any other pet. You have to sedate them to do literally anything to them, even brush them.
They’re smart, they’re cute, they’re funny—all those things—as long as they get to do anything they want. If you try to stop them from eating your kitchen cabinets or shredding your mattress, it’s over. Not to mention that yes, they wash their food in bowls. But, what most people don’t know is that they also poop in those bowls.
They make terrible pets. Enjoy them in the wild and leave them alone.
I’ll also add this:
Raccoons are one of the Big Four rabies vector species. In most of Europe, they’re considered such a dangerous invasive species that they can be hunted, trapped, or shot on sight. In most U.S. states, you need a special permit to own one.
They also have a high incidence of what’s known as the “raccoon roundworm,” which can be transmitted to dogs and people. In people, it invades the brain and can cause all kinds of neurological symptoms, including death. Children are at most risk, because transmission is from fecal contamination of soil, i.e., putting dirty fingers in mouths.
Fortunately, human deaths from raccoon rabies or roundworm are rare, but please don’t push it by trying to make one a pet.
@DumpsterDivingDragon_2.0
February 18, 2026 at 9:28 am
Yup! I approve of this PSA 'bouts us!
@Thatgirl1973
February 18, 2026 at 9:28 am
I love possums, they're one of the most wonderful little creatures on Earth. You should really do a video on them!
@eclairofironblood1623
February 18, 2026 at 9:28 am
LOL that was funny as fuk didnt not see that coming 3:05
@TheMartyredextras
February 18, 2026 at 9:28 am
The dashcon mental flashbang was not expected
@DæmonV86
February 18, 2026 at 9:28 am
3:05 That made me laugh.
@realChewky
February 18, 2026 at 9:28 am
They need to do a study where they strap a rackus to a drone and fly it into a volcano. The null hypothesis is that it wouldn't get a lot of clicks on YouTube.
@romeocopiedme
February 18, 2026 at 9:28 am
I have wanted a raccoon or a skunk for the longest time but the skunk is clearly the winner!
@thetruth1862
February 18, 2026 at 9:28 am
My boi said Trash Ninjas 😂😂😂 And robbern hood's 😂 And Wash Bears
@Hamisback
February 18, 2026 at 9:28 am
Can people stop trying to force domesticate vermin.
@durk5331
February 18, 2026 at 9:28 am
I think this study more proves that cats Aren't domesticated than proving that Raccoons are becoming domesticated >.>
@JPs-q1o
February 18, 2026 at 9:28 am
06:15
"There's an unsettling overlap between
the smartest raccoons and
the dumbest humans"
🤣 🤣 🤣
OR (in other words)
Great Racoon Philosophers > Average Human
@rebelrider3361
February 18, 2026 at 9:28 am
Raccoons are nasty destructive critters who don't make good pets. A raccoon will get in a chicken coop and kill a hundred chickens for fun, or rip stuff up for fun.
I think the domestic fox project could be interesting if people keep trying to get them better domesticated. (Things like ease of house training should be high on the list.) I believe that domestication can happen much faster if it's on purpose instead of something that happens slowly.
@bintangajisartria6410
February 18, 2026 at 9:28 am
Beast tamer class
@SexyLilSeaOtter
February 18, 2026 at 9:28 am
My dog got swiped at by a racoon one night, left a 4 and 1/2 inch flap of his outer scruff flesh hanging from his chest.
He tried to get him to play and wheb he yelped he had the most confused betrayed look of fear as he ran inside.
@alyssamay3192
February 18, 2026 at 9:28 am
The devil works hard but Toronto Raccoons work harder
@Dan_rigs
February 18, 2026 at 9:28 am
Time to go coon huntin.
@SlimeyZockt
February 18, 2026 at 9:28 am
Seen a racoon here in the wild once. They are so much smaller than the american ones. I was actually surprised
@A-Guy-f8b
February 18, 2026 at 9:28 am
I Just wanna have one and call it Tychoon
@sierra6280
February 18, 2026 at 9:28 am
They must have watched Guardians of the Galaxy and was Inspired by Rocket's Loyalty to Humans.
@pabhz19
February 18, 2026 at 9:28 am
12:17 even raccoons love summer time Chi.
@EvilExcalibur
February 18, 2026 at 9:28 am
I love racoons! They're dogs disguised as cats cosplaying cat burglars that at one point got an update made for monkeys that the devs just never patched out. That's part of why I've never interacted with one because I just know that I'm gonna wanna bring it home and that's not a good thing.
The trash pandas are best left well alone.
@guikoi3101
February 18, 2026 at 9:28 am
Reminds of this one youtuber who has basically domesticated… well, "domesticated", a coyote. I think he also has a raccoon.
@birb6582
February 18, 2026 at 9:28 am
the dashcon lore is crazy
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