Animal arsewipe reviews No 16 The Racoon Softness Mildly brittle although not unpleasant it finds itself nestled midway between the infamous hedgehog and the nirvana that is the red squirrel. Versatility Clearly no match for the indulgent luxury provided by the much celebrated swan neck, there still remains much to like and explore with the rather soft tail. Grip and user experience Whilst clearly the racoon is no guinea pig, this cheeky little devil is just small enough to keep under control Overall rating A solid three star mammal is elevated to a four star simply because of the fun to be had with this tail. Check in next week as we put the Proboscis Monkey through it’s paces.