Typically, armadillos are not aggressive animals. In fact, they are usually quite shy, docile and non-aggressive in nature. When these creatures are alarmed they are capable of achieving astonishing speed and agility and are also masters when it comes to dodging. An armadillo’s reaction to danger is usually to run or burrow rapidly into the ground where it then wedges itself into a hold using its back and claws. If pursued, it changes from its normal shifting shuffling gait to a scuttle, and then moves on to a fast gallop with remarkable speed. These creatures can even outrun people over short distances. If caught, they have been known to fight using their claws in order to help defend themselves, however they are not known to bite as they do not have teeth in the front part of their mouths.
While these creatures are typically very calm and shy in nature, under the right circumstances they have been known to get aggressive from time to time. Since they are naturally wild animals, trying to captivate them can sometimes be difficult and could be a potential harm to the person trying to keep the armadillo as a pet as it may try to retaliate.
Although animals have tendencies and certain behavioral traits that they may exhibit more than others, one can never be too sure when something unexpected could occur. There is a first time for everything, and there is always the chance that an armadillo could in fact turn aggressive if it feels threatened in some way, shape or form.
I was investigating a noise outside about an hour ago and it was an armadillo. it ran out of the bushes and came straight towards me even though it had plenty of other directions it could go. i hit it with the broom handle i was holding and it ran down a drain pipe. I read. in google they. can get rabies so next time I’m checking on a noise I’m bringing the gun, hate. to kill an animal for nothing but with a 2yo around i can’t. take chances 🙁
Gabby says
Guess what? From time to time, you and your hillbilly offspring might hear a noise outside. That doesn’t mean you have to leave the safety of the inside to go outside and kill the maker of that noise. Got it, hillbilly?
Josh says
Pretty sure he can just go out there and kill it. Who’s stopping him? I just killed one. Point blank in the head humanely. They carry over 100 diseases and 53% carry leprosy. Anyone has the right to remove a threat to protect their home and family.
Tom says
I like to have them around. I have plenty. Never even came close to hurting me or my dogs who I train to not bark at them and just watch them. I accidentally killed one with the lawn mower felt bad about it. Cutest thing I have seen is a baby about 4 inch long eating and doing what armadillos do. They dig holes in my lawn but it heals back after a rain.
Redneck T. Hillbilly says
Guess what? You and your hippie offspring have no idea what it is like to live with nature or diversity for that matter. I don’t live in the “hills”, but you can bet your coexist bumper sticker if I hear a noise outside on any of my acres upon acres of private land that I don’t share, I will grab an assault rifle on a single point sling in case it’s human, a glock on my side for close range and a shotgun for nuisance pests and/or close combat of your generations finest criminals. I also shoot down drones and scare off peta whack jobs.
Redneck with a dictionary says
So gabby, you hear a noise outside your house in near proximity and don’t get the slightest bit curious as to what it was? You mean to tell me you just ignore it? To each their own I suppose but in the event that the noise you heard was an actual threat to your safety, (or the safety of your loved ones) you’re already compromised. No one’s trying to say go running out of your house with a weapon every time you hear a noise but a little investigation doesn’t hurt and if the animal or person is a threat it would make a lot more sense to be prepared to deal with it than to ignore it and act like youre house is the safest place you can be because it’s not. Also if an animal is an imenent danger to you or you’re family it’s entirelyrics within your legal rights to dispatch it.
Tammy from Alabammy says
Gabby, you are a prejudiced biotch, aren’t you? I hope an armadillo runs up in your shit and gives you a disease.
Jay says
I love armadillos. We just got two in our wildlife rehab! I haven’t met them yet but im super excited! They are so cute
Anjie says
I am a native Ohioian transplanted to Texas a few years back. I have encountered a few armidillos but I just came in close proximity to one, while alone, in the woods. I gotta say, it was as scared of me as I was of it. We both retreated to safe areas. I dont know what the armidillos next move was but mine was to Google if they are dangerous. HAH…I bet he is still shaking in his shell after running into me…lol