Advice on hurt squirrel

[cob666]

We have a squirrel that comes by to eat that had a little round cut on it's let that had just started to scab over last week. Well, not sure how it happened but it never healed and just keeps getting worse. I have a call in to a rehabber here in CT and I'm waiting for her to call me back. I was wondering if it's as bad as it looks. Also, if I have to trap him what would be the best method with other squirrels around. Here are a couple of pics:

http://cobsworld.com/images/squirrel1.jpg

http://cobsworld.com/images/squirrel2.jpg

[FallensMommie]

It's a bot fly. It will fall out eventually and the area will close and heal.

http://thesquirrelboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2767


Two of my yard buddies had them, and now they are all healed up.

[Jackie in Tampa]

:wave123
Yep, Bot Fly.
If a sq gets too many on an extremity, they may cut off circulation.This is rare.
Usually the Bot Fly will run its course...one day you'll look and the lump will be flat...that's when fly has left the host and warble will heal on it's own. Heavy rains are usually a sign of infestation in an area.
Thanks for the concern of your fuzzies:bowdown

[cob666]

ok, that's disgusting.

I really wish I had eaten breakfast before reading that post.

[Missouri]

Wow.

Ya learn the most interesting things on the squirrel board!

Bot Flies. Woulda thunk?

( I should have a Biology Degree in a year or so if I keep reading these threads) :)

M

[rippie-n-lilgirlsmom]

This was an easy one and not life threatening, whew...we like those kind.
:Welcome

[cob666]

Just wanted to thank you for the quick response. We are very pleased that this little guy should be in no danger.

[Jackie in Tampa]

This was an easy one and not life threatening, whew...we like those kind.
:Welcome
:thumbsup

[Apple Corps]

They are soooooooooo gross - and can be extracted if your fuzzer allows you to catch him. If not - probably best to let the ugly thing come out on its' own.

YUK......

[Jackie in Tampa]

:wave123 I have bot Fly right now in my backyard...
See threads in Specific aliment :thinking Under General I think...you'll find Bot Fly info and pics
Good Luck:tilt

[ShesASquirrelyGirl]

ok, that's disgusting.

I really wish I had eaten breakfast before reading that post.

:rotfl

Poor little guy!
Never had a squirrel with Bot fly... never heard of it. Must look into this =)

[skye]

The poor fuzzy butt and Yep thats bot fly I hate them darn things. He should be fine soon. Hope to see more pics of your yard buddies:D Thanks for caring for them:)

[tatcat]

:Welcome and :thankyou for your concern..yep bot fly...