Raccoons are cute creatures and they are commonly known for their destructive behavior. They can be found everywhere, and they commonly hunt for food. Raccoons are scavengers so they eat almost everything they come across to survive. However, if you keep them as pets, their diets are healthy because they don’t have to look for food. Let's find out what raccoons eat as pets and in the wild. Stay with me till the end.

What Type of Food do Raccoons Eat in the Wild?

Naturally, raccoons are omnivorous, so they eat almost anything. They feed on a variety of vegetables, fruits, and animal protein. In the wild, they spend their time at night hunting for food. However, you can still find them looking for food during the day. Raccoons love to live near lakes, rivers, and other water bodies because they love eating bird eggs, fish, small birds, and amphibians. Other seafood they eat are snails, clams, frogs, snakes, and crawfish. They also love different fruits like berries, apples, plums, grapes, and peaches.

They love to wet their food near lakes and riverbanks, which is a sign of cleaning the food. This behavior is also common for captive raccoons. It is a common practice for raccoons to break into the garbage in search of food. While wild raccoons are cute, it is not a good idea to encourage feeding them. this is because they will always be coming to your home for more food.

Can You Keep Raccoons As Pets and What will They Eat?

Raccoons make interesting pets because they are playful, mischievous, and curious about everything. Despite their destructive behavior, many people have fallen in love with raccoons. The good thing about raccoons is they survive in captivity. When you keep them as pets, their best food includes fresh fruits. Poultry, fish, insects, dog food, and vegetables. You should also provide them with fresh water so that they can douse their food. The water should be clean because they can’t use dirty water to douse their food. Pet raccoons are fed twice a day – in the morning and at night. It is good to consult an exotic animal vet for the right recommendation food for your raccoon.

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