what is the chance of catching scabies from holding a fox with your bare hands?
612049
I think that the type of scabies that foxes carry is actually called 'sarcoptic mange'.  They can easily transmit to humans, but don't like people very much.  I could be wrong, but at least you have a direction to take in your research.\n\nHere's what one site says:\n \nSince these varieties are not well adapted to humans, they do not produce the extensive tunnels and cause the advanced lesions and scabs over the skin surface.  They just burrow in a short distance and die.   This causes inflammation and the resulting welt.\n\nHere's another site:\n\nMite infections on humans are self-limiting (ie they go away on their own) as the mite is not able to complete its life cycle on the "wrong" host. The condition is extremely itchy, though, while it lasts. The mites are most active where skin is warm (in bed and where clothing is snug).
956244
nothing will hatch from my s hi t \n\n\n\nif you have some kinda worm and poo in a jar you might see something i dont know
518027
Yes lots.  It depends where you are in Africa, where you will find them.  In some parts of Africa you will find them in a zoo, in other parts a game park, or in the wild.  Hopefully they won't find you first!
954512
There are no safe and effective home remedies: most of the things that will kill the scabies will also cause skin irritations, especially in a child.\n\nAsk your pharmacist for a cream containing permethrin, and use it according to instructions. The brand is called "Lyclear" in Australia, but similar creams should be available in other countries under different brands.\n\nMake sure you wash all bedclothes, clothes and towels she's contacted in the previous three days in the hot wash in the washing machine, best done while she's wearing the cream.\n\nFamily members and others in close contact may also need treatment: scabies is very contagious.\n\nWatch out for infected sores: these will need a doctor's attention.
249
There was a PBS program 'Nature', just aired a couple of weeks ago, about whether animals can predict nature disasters like earthquakes and tsunamis. Whether animals can predict earthquakes is not conclusive. But there's a scientist in Berkeley (forgot his name) claimed he had predicted earthquakes accurately in the last few decades. What he used was simply newspaper ads on missing pets. He said normally you'd see about 10-15 missing pets ads, but before earthquakes, the missing pets ads would increase. His theory is contraversial, but it's worth a try. You may want to test that theory. \n\nThe program also mentioned about the terrible tsunami in Asia over a year ago. It mentioned none of the animals got harmed since they 'knew' the waves were coming and escaped from the disaster. \n\nOne theory is that animals can hear low frequency sound from beneath the earth, like grinding sound of moving rocks. \n\nAnyway, you'll find some interesting programs on PBS stations.
689771
It could be scabies.  See a doctor, it is very contagious.\n\nScabies is a disorder of the skin caused by very small, wingless insects or mites called the Human Itch mite or Scabies itch mite Sarcoptes scabiei. The female insect burrows into the skin where she lays 1 to 3 eggs daily. A very small, hard to see, zigzag blister usually marks the trail of the insect as she lays her eggs. Other more obvious symptoms are an intense itching (especially at night) and a red rash that can occur at the area that has been scratched. The most common locations for scabies are on the sides of fingers, between the fingers, on the backs of the hands, on the wrists, heels, elbows, armpits, inner thighs and around the waist (belt line). If untreated, the female will continue to lay eggs for about five weeks. The eggs hatch and the new mites begin the cycle all over again. The mites themselves are too small to be seen without magnification. One of the great problems with scabies always has been misdiagnosis. Scabies is spread by personal contact, e.g., by shaking hands or sleeping together or by close contact with infected articles such as clothing, bedding or towels. It is usually found where people are crowded together or have frequent contact, and is most common among school children, families, roommates, and sexual partners. Scabies can be spread by the insect itself or by the egg. Prompt action is required to rid a person of the insects and eggs. Sulfur has been used (6 - 10% in lotion or cream) since Roman times as a scabicide, but you might be allergic.
1086832
sounds like the dogs have sarcoptic mange (mites) and when the mites live on people they call it scabies. Take the dogs to the vet and have a skin scraping done, that'll tell you what it is for sure.
257445
Scabies are a skin parasite and while they are contagious are usually only passed if you share a bed or have alot of skin to skin contact.  You do want to go to a doctor to get the medicated cream and treat your bedding etc as you would if you had a lice infestation.  The bumps are in the warmest most moist areas of the groin between the toes and fingers behind the ears around arm pits etc but will burrow everywhere in a large infestation...the "bumps" itch and can be scratched open and bleed which leads to further infestation and infection.  If treated properly it should go away.  Improperly sanitized hotels spread this parasite...always sleep between the sheets.  Good luck!!
586448
First of all it is usually illegal to catch wild animals without some sort of permit. I'll tell you anyway though for purely educational purposes.\n\nI know the way they catch micro-bats (tiny bats that live in Australia). You have contraption that consists of a metal frame that is rectanglar in shape. attached between top and bottom sides of the rectangle are many fishing lines. At the bottom of the frame is a bag in the shape of a trough (position so it can catch a bat on both sides). Basically the bat flies into the fishing line and slides down into the bag. The trap is left out where the bats flight path is likely to cross, usually close to where they roost.\n\nIt doesn't work a lot of the time though because the bats can pick up the lines using echo-location . However occasionally for whatever reason they don't and hit the trap.\n\nPlaese don't catch bats unless you have permission from your local wildlife authority. If you don't know what you are doing you can either:\na) hurt the bat\nb) get yourself arrested\nc) catch a nasty virus from the bat (I know in Australia bats often carry a virus that is similar to rabies) there have been a few virues known to cross over from bats to humans.
163029
At the moment there is nothing to worry about as you can only get the virus from direct contact with infected birds (not from people who have the disease) and they are still few and far between, but IF the virus mutates so you can catch it from other people then we are in truble
506192
What is scabies?\n\nScabies is an infestation of the skin with the microscopic mite Sarcoptes scabei. Infestation is common, found worldwide, and affects people of all races and social classes. Scabies spreads rapidly under crowded conditions where there is frequent skin-to-skin contact between people, such as in hospitals, institutions, child-care facilities, and nursing homes.\nWhat are the signs and symptoms of scabies infestation?\n\n    * Pimple-like irritations, burrows or rash of the skin, especially the webbing between the fingers; the skin folds on the wrist, elbow, or knee; the penis, the breast, or shoulder blades.\n    * Intense itching, especially at night and over most of the body.\n    * Sores on the body caused by scratching. These sores can sometimes become infected with bacteria.\n\nThe biggest clue that you have scabies is itching, especially at night. An early scabies rash will show up as little red bumps, like hives, tiny bites, or pimples. If you've had scabies for a while, your skin may be crusty or scaly. \n\nScabies usually starts between your fingers, on your elbows or wrists, buttocks, or waist. Women may get them around their nipples, and men around their penises.) The mites hide around the skin near rings, bracelets, watch bands, and also under your fingernails.
487660
Its easy to catch a turtle than a rabbit, its better to run and catch the rabbit first then just walk a catch that turtle.
516439
The 'come hither' motion with your finger in a gentle way works. Gentleness is important. You don't want to damage him. Gloves aren't necessary but do wash your hands afterward.
947915
First dont think there is anything dirty about you. When I was twenty my toddler daughter got it on her ankle and I was mortified,.  I thought only dirty people got them. The only thing dirty about it is that is where she got them. The doctor told me they lived in the dirt outside. And yes they are highly contagious.\nIf a toddler or infant gets them you should only apply the Lindane to the affected areas with a cotton ball and then after the prescribed time wash it off. This is to prevent them from absorbing too much of the medication through their skin.  In older children and adults you need to apply it everywhere and then wash off a instructed.\nWhen my youngest got them, this time from a friend whose entire family had them, he gave them to the entire family before I even knew he had it. This time my oldest son was a teenager and when he was told to apply and then shower he didn't put it on his genitals and guess what!?  Yup, we all got them again.\nThey definately like to live in warm, dark and moist spaces, but if not treated right away they will spread and they do this by burrowing under the skin.; As disgusting as it is scabies are a live mite that is living under the skin and they can travel. So the most common places are the finger webs, under breasts, elbow crease, groin and so on, and the most common formation is kind of lines of bumps that are formed as they burrow along.\nBy the way, yes you need to wash all the linens and the clothes they wore but you do not need to treat the whole house with the sprays and stuff. These things are for lice not for scabies.  Hope this helps
655074
They can have salmonella. My husband's brother caught it when he was little from a box turtle and almost died.\n\nWash your hands with soap and warm water thoroughly.\n\nhttp://www.cdc.gov/healthypets/animals/reptiles.htm\nhttp://www.idsociety.org/Template.cfm?Section=Home&CONTENTID=13133&TEMPLATE=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm\nhttp://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=17&cat=1796&articleid=623\n\nI do understand and support you not wanting your daughter to be afraid of the cool stuff in the yard or the outdoors in general. As a former tomboy (heck, what do I mean "former"), I had much joy catching and playing with frogs, bees, praying mantises, etc. Maybe you can carry some of that hand sanitizer (like Purell) in your jean's pocket? I keep some in my purse at all times. You just never know!
221843
I'm not sure but check to see if the goat has chicken pox, she might have got it from him. Goats are known carriers of the pox. lol
768812
Obliviously you can come up and touch their face with yours, also you can put chicken grease on their face they will break out fast!  LOL LOL