Raccoon poop typically appears as tubular-shaped droppings with blunt or rounded ends. The feces are usually dark in color, though the shade can vary depending on the raccoon's recent diet. They often contain undigested food items such as berries, nuts, or grains, which can be visible within the scat. The size averages about 2 to 3 inches in length and roughly half an inch in diameter, making it somewhat similar in size to dog feces but distinguishable by its contents and shape
. Raccoon droppings are commonly found in latrine sites where raccoons repeatedly defecate, such as tree stumps, woodpiles, decks, patios, attics, or garages. The poop may sometimes look like a blob without a definite shape but generally maintains the tubular form. The presence of seeds or berries in the feces is a strong indicator that the droppings belong to raccoons
. It is important to exercise caution around raccoon feces, as they can carry harmful pathogens, including the raccoon roundworm (Baylisascaris procyonis), which poses serious health risks to humans and pets
