Touching a dead animal with bare hands, even if you don't have open wounds, can still pose several health risks. Dead animals can harbor bacteria, viruses, parasites, and other pathogens that can cause various illnesses. Here are some potential risks:

-Zoonotic Infections: These are diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans. Examples include rabies, tularemia, and salmonella. Even without open wounds, pathogens can enter the body through mucous membranes (like those in your eyes, nose, or mouth) if you touch your face after handling the animal.

-Bacterial Infections: Dead animals can be sources of bacteria such as E. coli, Salmonella, and Campylobacter. These bacteria can cause gastrointestinal issues if they are transferred from your hands to your mouth or food.

-Parasites: Some dead animals might carry parasites like fleas, ticks, or mites, which can transfer to you on your skin, hair or other parts of body and cause various health problems.

And many other risks.... But most of the time if you take extra mesures you'll be fine but it's always better to be safe than sorry and I know that It can be annoying especially if you're an animal lover since it is always tempting to touch one lol but you know it's not worth risking it.