10/23/2026
Did you know that once a person begins showing symptoms of rabies, the disease is nearly 100% fatal?
Let that sink in. Once symptoms appear, it is almost always too late.
The scary part? You can be infected for weeks or even months before showing a single symptom!
But here's what everyone needs to understand: RABIES IS PREVENTABLE if you seek medical treatment BEFORE symptoms begin!
Raccoons, bats, foxes, and skunks are some of the most common carriers of rabies in South Carolina.
⚠️ Never attempt to handle a wild animal, even if it appears friendly or injured.
⚠️ Don't assume an animal doesn't have rabies just because it's acting normal.
⚠️ Keep your pets up to date on their rabies vaccinations.
⚠️ If you're bitten, scratched, or potentially exposed, wash the area immediately and seek medical attention. DO NOT WAIT FOR SYMPTOMS!
At Catawba Wildlife & Pest, we've spent over 20 years working with wildlife, and one thing we want every homeowner to understand is that wild animals deserve respect and should never be handled without proper training.
We're sharing this article not to scare anyone, but to EDUCATE and PROTECT our community. Knowledge could literally save someone's life.
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Mecklenburg County has confirmed its 10th positive rabies case of 2026 after a raccoon tested positive near Darby Chase Drive in south Charlotte.