josh Report post Posted December 5, 2009 This is the first coyote I have shot with oral papillamatosis. It was a real healthy coyote other than his mouth. About made me puke when I walked up and saw this. I had read about it in Gerry Blairs book about predator hunting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted December 5, 2009 Wow, that's disgusting. Is that a viral infection? Amanda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lucky2hunt Report post Posted December 5, 2009 Oral Papillomatosis (warts) General Information Oral papillomatosis is a contagious disease caused by a virus that produces growths or warts in the mouth and or the tongue, lips, eyelids and nose. The growths appear about one month after the animal contracts the virus. Dogs under 4 years of age are most commonly affected. Warts are pinkish white and generally quite small, though they may occur in clumps, giving a cauliflower-like appearance. Generally these warts do not affect the animal's health unless their size or location interferes with the animal's ability to eat or breathe. The disease usually does not recur, and recovered animals are usu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nighthawk Report post Posted December 5, 2009 good thing you shot him to take him out of his missory and also prevent a spread of that>>nasty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
COUESAZ Report post Posted December 5, 2009 I am afraid to touch my mouth after reading that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chef Report post Posted December 5, 2009 come 'ere you...cute little...[smooooooch!] NOT! That's nastay! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues Archer Report post Posted December 6, 2009 That thing is beyond hidiousness. Absolutely ugly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pine Donkey Report post Posted December 6, 2009 I think I will go out tomorrow and shoot some dogs just incase they have this desease! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TEAM JESUS Report post Posted December 7, 2009 I am afraid to touch my mouth after reading that. Your a plumber, I hope you don't touch your mouth period. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjw2222 Report post Posted December 8, 2009 I wish I was on a diet right now cause I could post that pic and never eat again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
COUESAZ Report post Posted December 10, 2009 Heck Travis I even chew my fingernails. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites