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bite? it's eyes aren't even open yet ....
i've successfully raised coons when they were that small.
DO NOT take it to animal control unless you want it dead.We always took "our" babies to the local AUDUBON WILDLIFE CENTER where they would reintroduce them into the wild.
They are fairly easy to raise, you treat them as you would a kitten. Feed them kitten formula from a small animal bottle. You will find basic directions on the formula pkg. which you can get at your local vets as well as petshops,feedstores or even
walmart i believe. You do need to be sure to stimulate the bowels with a damp,warm wash cloth or soft rag after each feeding. They do need feeding every 2 hours or so at that age.No telling how long that "kit" has been w/o a meal so that's a priority .
those maggots are a real issue also.if you use 'baby bath' warm water and be VERY careful you can clean the little guy up by rinsing it off( no soap/shampoo) then blow dry it on low setting and towel dry it in combination ,be careful not to burn it with the hair dryer though.
when he's dry make a 'nest' for it in a box with a towel or soft rags with a heating pad under them .Set the heating pad on a temp. that makes your hand feel warm when you touch the cloths.
Coon kits are adorable creatures as babies .they love to cuddle and follow you around and pat your face and purr when they're contented .They can be very amusing too and when they open their eyes it's a steady adventure in MISCHEF to be around them !However....they ARE wild animals and can become VERY AGGRESSIVE when they reach puberty and older....NOT a good pet. Also, i suspect you need a license to even keep them.
Hope this helps
