I did a trap and release on a raccoon (pic added)

[tavernier]

84. I'm a nurse and took care of a kid in central Florida

The dad raised coon dogs. He caught raccoons to train them but said the coons were so smart, he could only use them once or twice to train the dogs. I lived several miles away on the beach, and the coons would break into our trash room. One would jiggle the door handles and two would work their paws under the doors until they opened. I told my employer to come out there to trap them, which he did. I was afraid that he would be bitten. He laughed and and said, "Not to worry. I can make a raccoon my best friend in a second with a chocolate bar. He will climb in my lap and behave like a gentleman, as long as I offer chocolates."

Trust me, I'd never try this, but he did it for a living.

Believe me, I'm not advising this... just passing on an experience in my life.


P.S. The guy also wrestled alligators and said there was no danger because the ones he wrestled were just little guys.