The Long Island Trapper

08/07/2026

🦝 A raccoon found in Islip has tested positive for rabies, Suffolk County health officials said.| Link in comments ⬇️

08/07/2026

So just Suffolk County alone seen 16 cases of rabies from raccoons in 2025 not counting the rest of the state. This also serves as a perfect example of why we have wildlife Management. Especially read the "do not" then ask yourself how many of those do you see being completely ignored.

Sixteenth Case of Terrestrial Rabies Reported in Suffolk County Public urged to Take Precautions, Vaccinate Pets The Suffolk County Department of Health Services reported that a dead raccoon found in Amityville on November 17 tested positive for rabies. The confirmation was received from the Wadswor...

08/07/2026

Happy Friday everybody God bless and have a beautiful day enjoy the weekend.

08/06/2026

Cut open that floor with a circular saw. Nice, reminds me of someone I know. 😉

08/06/2026

They do not belong in a urban suburban environment. Too many pets are going to get killed and children are going to get hurt. This isn't something I'm making up this is history repeating itself.

08/05/2026

So now we have feral cats as super shredders for parasitic round worm. When disaster strikes that's when the state will do something about it.

Young male cats are roundworm “super-shedders”

08/03/2026

We knew this was coming as soon as the FDA allowed the name change from porgy to Seabream. Some places worse than others. Not just the price but watch now like every other species of fish it's going to get fished to death. That's why we have to have ridiculous size limits and quotas. The next one is going to be blue fish marketed as blue snapper. I guess making it sound better makes it taste better and sell at a much higher price.

08/03/2026

08/03/2026

Keep it safe everybody look out for ticks also.

It’s always important to protect yourself from mosquito bites. Wear long-sleeved shirts and pants for protection from bites and consider using repellents! Point electric fans towards you while sitting outside to keep mosquitos away. To learn more, visit:
https://www.cdc.gov/mosquitoes/prevention/index.html

07/31/2026

Don't be surprised raccoons put up a great fight.