Since the nine-banded armadillo is the only armadillo in the United States, we will focus on its description. Like all armadillos, it is covered in armor. The bony plates cover the armadillo's entire body, head, and tail.
As the plates overlap they create bands. This is where the nine-banded armadillo gets its name. Unlike the name implies, this armadillo species can have seven to eleven armor bands. They can also not roll up into a complete ball, only the three-banded armadillo can do that.
Nine-banded armadillos are about two and a half feet long. Adults usually weigh about twelve pounds. They have a long nose and tail. They are usually brown-black or gray.
Armadillos are a very special mammal. That they are rare in certain areas of the United States only makes them more appealing. But you don't want this pest in your yard. If you live near armadillos, make sure to have a good exterminator on stand-by. The ones recommended by GoLocal Pest Control can help you keep this annoying pest out of your yard for good.