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Now I'm just going to hope the ordeal scared the poor thing enough that
he will not only stay away, but tell all his friends and family about
the crazy woman with the net. Gad. I really hope it doesn't come back.

You should have asked for group advice *first* in this case. I bet there's a
lot of armadillo wisdom among us, with so many members in 'dillo territory.

A dog in the yard at night will keep them away.