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Absolutely not.
There is no rabies in Australia, and platypuses are found only in Australia.
Furthermore, although it is believed that any warm blooded mammal can get rabies, platypuses' body temperatures are too low to harbour rabies. They have an average body temperature of 32 degrees Celsius, compared to most mammals' body temperature of 37-38 degrees Celsius.
What else can I help you with?
Can oppossums have rabies?
Yes, in fact they're one of the biggest carriers of it. They can't *contract* rabies, meaning they have it, and can spread it to people, but don't get affected by it themselves.
Can children contract rabies from pets that have licked rabid animals?
yes raibies spread very easy
What does the evolved rabies do to humans?
how do rabies spread
What animals do not contract rabies?
Rabies is a disease that affects mammals. Non mammals such as reptiles, birds, fish, insects etc. do not contract rabies.
How fast do rabies spread?
i dont know ask someone that has rabies
Can a dolphin contract rabies?
Yes, dolphins can contract rabies, but it is rare. Rabies is a viral disease that affects the nervous system and can be transmitted to mammals, including dolphins, through the bite of an infected animal.
Where did the first lizard contract rabies from?
i think lizards do not get rabies because rabies usually only infects warm blooded animals.
Do grass frogs have rabies?
No they don't. Only mammals can contract rabies. Birds, fish, reptiles, and amphibians (frogs and others) don't get rabies.
Can you get rabies from a young raccoon 3 months from a small bite on thumb when I feed him a treat?
Yes. If the raccoon has rabies, you might contract rabies.
What is the disease spread by rabid animals?
rabies
Can Cats Transmit Rabies?
Yes, by biting or scratching. (Rabies does not appear to spread through fleas.)
How can you tell if a gerbil has rabies?
Gerbils are born in captivity. They are then kept in a cage. There is never an opportunity for them to contract rabies.
