I have been feeding a wild bunny and have noticed she has a big bot fly larvae embedded in her front chest. Since I am unable to touch her, how can I get rid of this thing? She only lets me feed her out of my hand or sometimes she lets me rub her nose. Once I was able to quickly snatch a tick off of her ear, but most of the time she will scatter if I move too quickly or try to touch her body. Help! What can I do? This thing is huge!
Bot Fly Infestation
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Is there a way maybe you could catch her with minimal stress? That's such a difficult situation. I would try it find a way to carefully get her into a box or something. I don't have too much experience with this matter though. How the Bot Fly Causes Warbles in Rabbits - Countryside Hope this link helps!
Without being able to handle the rabbit I don't know that there is anything you can do but wait for it to get out of there naturally.
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You could put Ivermec on the food you give her. It will kill bots. Find the proper dose online or ask a vet or someone who rehabs wild life.
