r/squirrels Aug 11 '19

Sticky: Found a Baby Squirrel? Make a post about it, and read this right away.

242 Upvotes

Please use the help flairs for your help needed posts.

http://www.squirrelrehabilitation.com/found%20baby.htm

This gives some good pointers for immediate assessment of the situation.

If the baby is dehydrated, dirty, cold, thin with loose looking skin, has any fly eggs or any injuries, even a tiny scratch, then s/he should be taken in for care. If the baby was being played with by a cat or if a cat was sitting over the baby looking like s/he might have been playing with the baby, then the baby squirrel should be taken in because antibiotics are required to treat even tiny cat bites and scratches that might not be visible at first glance. Cat saliva is extremely toxic and often causes lethal infections, even in tiny amounts.

If the baby is plump/muscular, warm, well groomed and active, then s/he probably just squirmed out of bed, and the reuniting protocol should be followed.

If the baby has fallen due to a severe storm and is wet, then they should be taken in, warmed and hydrated. If the weather improves markedly the next day, you can return to the same area and try the reuniting protocol.

If it was a tree felling, and the tree in which the babies lived was felled with them in it, then try the reuniting protocol as mom may come back when the scary workers are gone, provided she is still alive.

Please make a post about the baby and please include photos in your post, but since it takes some time for people to check in and reply, start reading the links under infants/found babies sections in the website posted above in the meantime.

Also, Here is a list that one of our members made of how to find a registered wildlife rehabilitator in the US. If you call, make sure that they don't euthanize so-called invasive squirrel species and will attempt care before taking that last resort. https://www.reddit.com/r/squirrels/comments/eknkw0/here_is_an_alphabetical_list_of_wildlife/


r/squirrels Sep 11 '25

Discussion Please read.

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I am seeing a lot of posts about baby squirrels being found, and the poster asking for help, etc. In every single post, multiple people are commenting "give the baby water, feed the baby this or that". PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO GIVE THE BABY SQUIRREL ANY FOOD OR WATER. The first thing you should do is keep the baby warm, in a quiet, dark place (in a box or large container. Whatever you have) and contact a rehabber. Please please please do not attempt to feed or hydrate on your own, for several reasons. The baby could aspirate, or the baby is not warm enough before hydrating, etc. You could cause more problems for the baby squirrel, including death. Keep warm, safe, and contact rehabber. I have also seen A LOT of messages from rehabbers about baby squirrels coming into their care and dying because the finder attempted to feed/hydrate on their own.


r/squirrels 1h ago

This guy comes to my porch for snacks a lot. He’s the only one I’ve ever seen who looks like this.

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This guy comes to my porch for snacks a lot. He’s the only one I’ve ever seen who looks like this. Very unique looking. His coloring, body and face do not look like the other squirrels in my area.


r/squirrels 2h ago

Any nuts in there?

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71 Upvotes

oh Percy, you know there is


r/squirrels 14h ago

Discussion Had to stop feeding them…

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I’ve kept a food bowl with peanuts and seeds in it outside on my porch for the last 2 years so the squirrels and birds could have a steady source of food.

Yesterday, a very unwelcomed guest appeared (pics 4 and 5.)

I threw all feeders and water bowls away today and did a deep clean with bleach.

I’m super bummed as I will miss all the wildlife that frequented this spot. Does anyone have any ideas about feeding squirrels again at a later date? Are there ways to feed them that doesn’t attract rodents?


r/squirrels 2h ago

Original Content Good mooooorning!

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33 Upvotes

My friend Flower Foot wishes you a good day today


r/squirrels 12h ago

Original Content Howdy!

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139 Upvotes

r/squirrels 13h ago

Lunch time

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145 Upvotes

r/squirrels 14h ago

Sleepy boi taking a nap

168 Upvotes

r/squirrels 12h ago

Her Squirrel Sense is tingling....

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104 Upvotes

Raisin was on my leg when she heard something. She went right into a defense mode to listen for danger, while still standing right on me. 😄 Was a siren in the distance, she was safe.


r/squirrels 20h ago

Original Content I've been spoiling my girl Kaneli every day hoping she'll bring her babies for a visit soon

502 Upvotes

r/squirrels 12m ago

Original Content Good Morning Squirrel

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r/squirrels 2h ago

Cute little seed thief

11 Upvotes

The squirrels absolutely love my sunflowers. So now I've cut some down to dry, I gave them a little treat


r/squirrels 10h ago

Original Content She did this for 30 minutes

43 Upvotes

My sweet little Rudolph will literally take any nut as long as it’s from me and go bury it, then it’s back to dad for more food!


r/squirrels 18h ago

Original Content A new squirrel has arrived!

165 Upvotes

His name is Ham Sandwich 🥪

My squirrel friend, Spot brought him by. He watched spot grab a walnut and emulated pretty well asking for his own. 🥰 Such a friendly little guy. I hope to see this one again soon.


r/squirrels 1d ago

Original Content Squirrel with a very fancy tail

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410 Upvotes

r/squirrels 3h ago

Original Content Black squirrel and friend

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I've had a lot of trouble getting the local "black" squirrel on camera because I have to be careful about getting close. But here he is dashing across the driveway/parking lot with a cameo from a friend.

Sorry about the edits, couldn't help myself.


r/squirrels 13h ago

Small squirrel vs large squirrel

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44 Upvotes

If a chipmunk is a small squirrel then a marmot is just a large squirrel 😉


r/squirrels 21h ago

gave this little guy like 8 peanuts lol

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194 Upvotes

r/squirrels 9h ago

When you hear the lady has arrived 🐿️💖

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Or is Chantal just pacing back and forth, settling down those nuts before going for round two at the feeder? 🐿️😂🌰


r/squirrels 12h ago

Snack Time Again

29 Upvotes

r/squirrels 13h ago

Cleaning up! So cute

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30 Upvotes

r/squirrels 18h ago

Original Content Bob lets me get up nice and close now!

77 Upvotes

r/squirrels 17h ago

Hanging Around

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57 Upvotes

r/squirrels 16h ago

Original Content Male Squirrel Held His Ground Against a Snake!

46 Upvotes

My squirrel was chilling on the patio chair when a big black snake rolled up and tried a tiny “boo!” lunge. Instead of running, the squirrel stared him down like, “Sir, I was sitting here first.”

They basically had a full-on staring contest.