Are Foxes Dangerous?

[snoopy1239]

I was going for a late night stroll around Hampstead Heath last night when along one street in the nearby area, I was stopped in my tracks by a fox prowling the roads.

Now I don't have any inexplicable fear of foxes, but as I approached nonchalently, it looked back at me with menacing eyes and let out what can only be described as a shrieking war cry, and one which you would never expect to derive from the mouth of a fox. To say I almost soiled myself would be an understatement.

For a moment, it disappeared into a neighbouring bush or garden, so I marched on. However, as I approached the area, back out he came. He walked back and forth across the road, and whichever side I chose to try and pass him unnoticed, he seemed to echo my movements. I felt like Clint Eastwood slowly pacing towards my arch enemy in the old West, except in the new er... Hampstead. This happened 3 times forcing me to consider an alternative route.

Then, like before, Mr Fox leapt into the bush like a panther, perhaps, if I recall correctly, being summoned by another shrieking fox. As I listened intently, I heard what I believe was the high pitched noise of a screaming cat amid a host of mysterious noises that you'd expect to hear in the Blair Witch Project.

Realising this was my chance, I crept a few steps forward, if anything out of fear that he was going to pounce out again and leap at me like a facehugger from Alien. However, there was no sign of him this time, so I ran like a girl down the road until I felt I was out of range.

Was I right to be wary, or are foxes harmless?

[kinboshi]

[jizzemm]

I was going for a late night stroll around Hampstead Heath last night

im not from down sawf, but from what i have heard there is more to be scared of than the foxes

[Claw75]

Well, I've not been scared of foxes before, but I will be now - thanks Snoops!

[The_duke]

A fox is like any wild animal except that increasing urbanisation is encroaching on their natural habitat. They are essentially harmless except when, like any animal, cornered. They are increasing in numbers, partly due to the hunting ban and you will see a lot more 'Urban' foxes. Best to leave them alone but if you encounter one make your own noise and it will run away.........

[jizzemm]

or get a Farmer with a gun, who probably will do nothing now because all the city dwellers banned the hunting !!

Duke ur right there will be loads more every year now..

[celtic]

I was going for a late night stroll around Hampstead Heath last night when along one street in the nearby area, I was stopped in my tracks by a fox prowling the roads.

Now I don't have any inexplicable fear of foxes, but as I approached nonchalently, it looked back at me with menacing eyes and let out what can only be described as a shrieking was cry, and one which you would never expect to derive from the mouth of a fox. To say I almost soiled myself would be an understatement.

For a moment, it disappeared into a neighbouring bush or garden, so I marched on. However, as I approached the area, back out he came. He walked back and forth across the road, and whichever side I chose to try and pass him unnoticed, he seemed to echo my movements. I felt like Clint Eastwood slowing pacing towards my arch enemy in the old West, except in the new er... Hampstead. This happened 3 times forcing me to consider an alternative route.

Then, like before, Mr Fox leapt into the bush like a panther, perhaps, if I recall correctly, being summoned by another shrieking fox. As I listened intently, I heard what I believe was the high pitched noise of a screaming cat amid a host of mysterious noises that you'd expect to hear in the Blair Witch Project.

Realising this was my chance, I crept a few steps forward, if anything out of fear that he was going to pounce out again and leap at me like a facehugger from Alien. However, there was no sign of him this time, so I ran like a girl down the road until I felt I was out of range.

Was I right to be wary, or are foxes harmless?

sorry snoops but this thee funniest thing i have read in ages.

[kinboshi]

I'm sure Snoops could have let out a higher-pitched shriek which would have definitely scared the poor wee fox away.

[Dewi_cool]

puff

[77dave]

When snoopy transforms into Beagle mode no fox stands a chance

Maybe the fox could sense your beagleness snoops and feared for its live

[kinboshi]

Click to see full-size image.

This is probably more accurate...

[dazzaster]

 

[tikay]

Scared of a fox - are you real?

[snoopy1239]

How can you mock? I was just being cautious because I was scared wary of frightening the poor fox.

[Ironside]

a fox is tiny and a foot in its mouth is going to kill it

what is there to be scared of

apart from the rspca