Raccoon Trouble in Tahoe...
Upon inspecting our home, prior to purchase, there was evidence that a raccoon family had taken up residence under the cabin. Openings were covered and repairs were made and nothing more was thought of about these cute yet pesky critters... Until four nights ago when we heard some very scary sounds coming from the wall behind our bed.
This is Tahoe. When one goes out exploring, one never knows "who" you will meet (a bear perhaps). So off Steve goes and thankfully the intruder was just a raccoon. This determined guy was in no hurry to leave and Steve had to throw things at him to make him lumber off.
Last night, our raccoon returned and the same "dance" happened all over again. For us city folks, this is comical and unique and part of the magic of living in the mountains. We'll see how long that viewpoint lasts!
This is Tahoe. When one goes out exploring, one never knows "who" you will meet (a bear perhaps). So off Steve goes and thankfully the intruder was just a raccoon. This determined guy was in no hurry to leave and Steve had to throw things at him to make him lumber off.
Last night, our raccoon returned and the same "dance" happened all over again. For us city folks, this is comical and unique and part of the magic of living in the mountains. We'll see how long that viewpoint lasts!
3 comments:
YOUR raccoon is up to no good. I have never seen one fully dressed in a mask, ready to make the move from under the cabin to into the cabin. :)
What is the problem with a raccoon? Trash eating?
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From my understanding, they have no salivary glands, thus they need water to eat.. true or not I have no idea - but a few years back there was a family of 7 who washed/wet their food around the neighbor's jacuzzi - we have a pet door and found they also came into our home, used the cat water bowl to wet/wash, whatever they do and it was full of mud - then to our amazement, footprints all the way up the steps into our bedroom as we slept! We have since locked the pet door up :)
We had a couple racoons playing on our roof last week. If you are near a forest you will see lots of wild life. So far we have had deer, racoons, rabbits, lizards, and mountain lions. Unfortunately, one mountain lion came too close to the elementary school & was shot. Hopefully, you will not encounter any mountain lions or bears.
Laurie & Rod
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