10-31-2008, 04:21 PM
At most 5 - 7 years in the wild. In captivity they can life up to 15 years. Our problem here in NC is that they are a vector for rabies. I think we've had 3 or 4 confirmed cases of rabies in raccoons in Wilmington. Always scary. I feed a feral cat and am always trying to find ways to discourage the raccoons from eating her food. They always win - much cleverer than I am!