Traveling with animals to Fla. Keys -Screw Worm
On arrival at John Pennekamp State Park this week, we were given information from the Rangers about a confirmed infestation of New World Screw Worm. It has killed many of the small Key Deer already down on Big Pine Key, along with at least one dog.
It can also infest human beings.
Before leaving the Keys driving north, you'll have to stop at an check point set up by the Florida Department of Agriculture at Mile Marker 106 for a mandatory check of your warm-blooded animals. We stopped there this morning, answered questions, and were on our way in five minutes.
I wouldn't risk bringing an animal down if it has any open sores. It's pretty grim-sounding, although it can be treated.
For more info: www.FreshFromFlorida.com/ScrewWorm
It can also infest human beings.
Before leaving the Keys driving north, you'll have to stop at an check point set up by the Florida Department of Agriculture at Mile Marker 106 for a mandatory check of your warm-blooded animals. We stopped there this morning, answered questions, and were on our way in five minutes.
I wouldn't risk bringing an animal down if it has any open sores. It's pretty grim-sounding, although it can be treated.
For more info: www.FreshFromFlorida.com/ScrewWorm
