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# Nine-Banded Armadillo - Is It Dangerous? | Mind of Animals

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# Nine-Banded Armadillo

Dasypus novemcinctus

Found in Floridamammals

2 Mostly harmless danger 2 out of 5

Nine-Banded Armadillo

Photo by Aramburu Carlos (CC BY 4.0) via [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Dasypus_novemcinctus_en_Zool%C3%B3gico_de_Paraguan%C3%A1.jpg)

## What you should know

Harmless and nearly blind. Do not pick one up, because a few of them can carry the bacteria that causes leprosy.

## Whoa

It jumps three feet straight up in the air when startled, which is sadly why so many get hit by cars.

## Staying safe around it

Treat it with respect, keep your distance, and tell a grown-up if you see one up close.

**Always ask a grown-up before you touch any animal or plant.** If something bites or stings you, tell an adult right away.

Source: [our source list](/mind-of-animals/#sources)

Read more about the nine-banded armadillo at [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nine-banded_armadillo).

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