what is the incubation period for rabies?
What is the incubation period of rabies in animals? The incubation period is the time between exposure and onset of clinical signs of disease. The incubation period may vary depending on the species from a few days to several years, but. typically lasts 1 to 3 months for domestic animals. Wildlife, such as bats and raccoons, may have. incubation periods much longer, up to 6-12 months. This period is quite long because the rabies. virus spreads slowly through the nerves to the spinal cord and brain.