Wild animals may seem unusually friendly or become unusually aggressive. Night-roamers, particularly skunks, may wander about in daylight. Usually two to eight weeks. Incubation periods of more than one year have been reported. Spread occurs through exposure to a rabid animal.
Bites are the most important route.
Scratches and saliva contact with broken skin or with the moist tissues of the mouth, nose or eyes are other possible routes of spread. Have your pets vaccinated. Don t let your pets roam free, especially at night. Don t handle wildlife. Appreciate wild animals from a distance.