Armadillo Attack

Caught red handed! A Nine Banded Armadillo. These little buggers have been digging up our yard on a regular basis lately. Not having lived with armadillos before, we weren't 100% sure that they were to blame... until last night. Don heard them grubbing around while he was grilling. They could have cared less that we were there, right next to them with our camera and flash light. Shooing them had no effect either. Apparently they have poor eyesight and hearing but can sniff out an insect 8 inches underground. And they make a huge mess of your yard while doing it.

A little research online turned up some interesting information including armadillo recipes. But of course! Why didn't I think of eating them?!?! Here are some we could try...

• BBQ Armadillo
• Armadillo meatballs
• Mexican Armadillo Casserole
• and even Mu Shu Armadillo and for desert, Armadillo Pie!

If food prices continue to rise, we just might consider it but until then, since the yard has survived and healed itself after each attack, we will just try to coexist. Our grubs are their grubs.