r/Armadillo • u/Idobe_vibendoe • May 31 '26

Discussion How to help armadillos

Hii! I recently found that there's a bunch of 9 banded armadillos in my yard. They're so neat and I want to know if there's anything I can do to help them.

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u/EliasLyanna May 31 '26

Pay attention to and limit harsh chemicals around the property, like from lawn care, powerwashing surfaces, oil from cars.

Don't feed them. If you have a pond or water source, keep it clean. Keep dogs & cats away. Don't interact, just watch

They are hardy lil guys regardless

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u/graven_img May 31 '26

Agreed. If you have a water source for them, keep it clean. Otherwise let them do their thing! Let them go after your lawn grubs. 

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u/StatisticianEarly966 May 31 '26

Share photos if you can!

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u/Chrome_Armadillo May 31 '26

They are wild animals and should be left alone. Just enjoy watching them from a distance.

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u/2TouchTheSky May 31 '26

Try to get pictures of them! They can run incredibly fast

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u/DecrimIowa Jun 03 '26

honor and greet them cheerfully, from a distance. project love toward them.
armadillos are very sensitive to psychic emanations (hence the armor)

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u/Illustrious-cad Jun 01 '26

No help here, but know this Canadian is envious of you! They're so interesting.

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u/RoyaleLovee Aug 27 '26

keep them!!! and also no worries about feeding them since they are in the ant eater family <3 keep away from orher pets