Okay, here’s my blog post about identifying armadillo signs, written in a casual, first-person style, with simple HTML formatting:
So, the other day, I was out in my backyard, and I noticed some weird stuff going on with my lawn. I’m no expert, but I’ve lived here long enough to know when something’s not right. It got me thinking, could it be an armadillo? I’ve heard stories, you know? So, I decided to play detective.
My Armadillo Investigation
First things first, I grabbed my phone and started Googling “signs of an armadillo”. Smart, right? I needed some clues to work with. I mean, I wasn’t about to go digging random holes in my yard without a plan.
I learned that these critters are diggers. Like, serious diggers. So, I started looking for holes. Not just any holes, mind you. The internet said to look for ones that are about 3-5 inches wide and not too deep. Shallow, kinda messy-looking holes.
- Checked the usual spots: I walked around my flower beds, under the bushes, and near the fence. Those seemed like good hiding (and digging) places.
- Found some suspicious digging: Sure enough, I spotted a few shallow holes near my prize-winning petunias! (Noooo!) They were about the right size, too.
- Looked for tracks: I also read that armadillos have unique tracks. So, I got down on my hands and knees (feeling a bit silly, I admit) and examined the dirt around the holes. I think it looked like four toes on the front feet and five on the back.
- Rooting around: Armadillos grub for food, so it’s possible to see disturbed areas where they are rooting around with their snout.
After my little investigation, I’m pretty sure I’ve got an armadillo situation. The holes, the possible tracks, it all adds up. Now, I’ve gotta figure out what to do about it. That’s a whole other problem for another day, though!
