It seems to me that there is no question that armadillos can (and do) carry (human) leprosy. It does not appear to be a very dangerous zoonosis, however, and most authorities believe that the likelyhood of a human developing leprosy from contact with infected armadillos to be very low. Too many sources to be a spoof - check it out with a library or www search if you like. Unless - perhaps you have already some specific reference info regarding the little critters and leprosy? If so, I sure would be interested in reading that.

Good one on you for visiting a colony regularly. It's terrible disease - I've seen it, although not in my country.

Regards,

Tom