Wild Southern Flying Squirrel

[MadAlice]

I found this site after a lengthy search for information on the Southern Flying Squirrel. There seem to be many who can give me advice. You see a few days ago my dad heard some rustling outside. It turned out that the stray cat DC (our nickname for him) had caught something and was carrying it around in his mouth. The brown ball of fur got away but was immediately trapped again, my dad managed to save it. Turned out to be a flying squirrel.

She doesn't look full grown, but she isn't a baby either. She's been eating the nuts and fruits we've been giving her. She wasn't hurt in the attack (lucky little thing), but now we aren't exactly sure what to do with her. Any advice would be helpful.

Oh, I'm in the Florida area if that helps.

[SammysMom]

Oh dear...cat caught means antibiotics. Cat saliva is deadly to these little guys. I am going to try to find someone who can help. Where in Florida are you?

[djarenspace9]

Yes, even if you can't see an injury, the smallest puncture from a nail or tooth can lead to an infection for them. If you can let us know what are you are in we can help with getting antibiotics. :thumbsup

[MadAlice]

I'm in Tampa, she seemed just fine a few days ago. She was eating well and moving around the box we put her in. But today she seemed sluggish I think she was sleeping a lot and hasn't really eaten any of the fruit I put in.

[djarenspace9]

Are you providing a dish of water too?
They are nocturnal so it is ok if she is sleeping during the day.
We have members in the area so please keep checking back.
If you can email me your phone number I will pass it on for contact.

My email is djarenspace9 @ gmail.com

[MadAlice]

I provided a shallow dish of water yes, and I know she's nocturnal but every time I would put some food in she would eat some of it at least. Today though she barely nibbled.

When are they most active? I figured she would be moving around by now.

[crazy4squirrels]

I am about 35 minutes north off the Suncoast Parkway, depending on where you are, and I have antibiotics and two others flyers that I plan to release in a couple of months but there may be someone closer?

[MadAlice]

I know it seems very implausible but I kind of want to keep her. I'll never know if I don't ask. Is that at all possible? I know its probably not and I only want whats best for her. But there's no harm in asking.

[MadAlice]

http://i914.photobucket.com/albums/ac342/mia2113/GetAttachmentaspx_zps5fec6c1c.jpg

this is her, what would be the best thing to do?

[SammysMom]

I understand your desire:Love_Icon , but they are very delicate and she really needs antibiotics. It is also better for them to be with other flyers if possible as they are colony dwellers.

[MadAlice]

I heard it is possible to keep them as pets as long as you give them a lot of TLC but that might work best with a young flyer born in captivity.. not one born in the wild.

[SammysMom]

The cat is the real issue here. They can go downhill fast!:shakehead

[MadAlice]

Yes, yes that's true she didn't look hurt, she wasn't bleeding any.. but that doesn't mean she didn't get a cut or something. Where do I take her?

[SammysMom]

Did you see the post by Crazy4squirrels?

[djarenspace9]

We have members nearby but they may not see the thread til morning so just hang tight.
#1 concern is to get her treated with antibiotics ok? :thumbsup

[crazy4squirrels]

Hey MadAlice, yes, they are kept as pets. Your kid was wild and will have those instincts. They will live 10 yrs in captivity, are in for that? They have certain dietary needs, protein, calcium, veggies. You must flyer proof your room, they can get in any 1/2" opening. They are very social and like to have another with them, they can get depressed. There is a certain emergency vet you can go to in the Ehrlich area, they do wildlife and she will be taken care of very well...no cost to you. You drop her off and they will take care of her or I can meet you and take her or you can take her to this vet and they can check her out, you pay and take her home??? I can get their address for you? Yes I have antibiotics and have delt with cat caught flyers and greys, it is up to you.

[MadAlice]

I read up on some of that and learned the basic facts. I looked through some of the threads and learned a bit about their diet. But since we found her I've been thinking. Even if I can't keep her I do want one. I know it's a lot of work and I'm willing to do that.

I do want to keep her yes but the most important thing is to get her healthy. Like everyone else said the whole antibiotics deal. I'm sure she'll be okay until morning.


Quick Question:
How can we tell if she's sick?

[crazy4squirrels]

OK, you need to get her on antibiotics now, you do not want to wait till she shows she is sick because the next thing she will be is dead. Do you want the number of the vet clinic?? They do all kinds of wildlife. DO NOT WAIT. If you're in you're in. They are very very fast and they can jump like nobodys business. If she gets off of you, don't just step around or kneel down you can step on or land on them and game over. Read Read Read on these babies. She was wild and has now been taken from her home and not by her choice. If you want to keep her she must be healthy first.

[djarenspace9]

Quick Question:
How can we tell if she's sick?
Infection can have a lot of symptoms and sometimes they don't show til too late.
That is why the protocol for a "cat caught" squirrel is always to treat with AB's no matter what.
We don't wait to see a symtpom.

General symptoms of a sick animal would be lethargy and lack of appetite,
which is why I know you are concerned and why we are too.

Sorry if we seem pushy, but we have been down this road many times,
and the outcome can be very sad.

[MadAlice]

Infection can have a lot of symptoms and sometimes they don't show til too late.
That is why the protocol for a "cat caught" squirrel is always to treat with AB's no matter what.
We don't wait to see a symtpom.

General symptoms of a sick animal would be lethargy and lack of appetite,
which is why I know you are concerned and why we are too.

Sorry if we seem pushy, but we have been down this road many times,
and the outcome can be very sad.

No I understand. We only want whats best for her.

[MadAlice]

OK, you need to get her on antibiotics now, you do not want to wait till she shows she is sick because the next thing she will be is dead. Do you want the number of the vet clinic?? They do all kinds of wildlife. DO NOT WAIT. If you're in you're in. They are very very fast and they can jump like nobodys business. If she gets off of you, don't just step around or kneel down you can step on or land on them and game over. Read Read Read on these babies. She was wild and has now been taken from her home and not by her choice. If you want to keep her she must be healthy first.

Could I have the number?

[kim3962]

Is she drinking

[MadAlice]

Is she drinking

I'm not sure but I think so. I change the water daily its hard to tell.

[kim3962]

Do it with eye dropper. No matter what you decide she has to have liquid and food until then

[kim3962]

Do you have a cage to put her in.

[kim3962]

Is she warm

[MadAlice]

Do it with eye dropper. No matter what you decide she has to have liquid and food until then

She isn't a baby baby but if that's how I can get her to drink could you describe the best way to do it? Would rather not make a mistake.

[MadAlice]

Is she warm

She's plenty warm from what I can see, she has a little nesting area to crawl into inside the box.

[MadAlice]

Do you have a cage to put her in.

For right now we only have a decent sized box.

[crazy4squirrels]

(813)265-4043 Tampa Bay Veterinary emergency, get treated and keep or they will treat and give to a rehabber to finish treatment and release back into the wild. Thank you for caring so very much:) She is a pretty little thing:Love_Icon You are right she is not a baby baby and that is why we worry about some inactivity, but again she is in a strange environment but big thing is when you hear cat the red flags fly!

[MadAlice]

Thanks so much for the number, its nice to find a site where I can get the advise I need. I'll call them tomorrow

[kim3962]

Did she drink?

[MadAlice]

http://i914.photobucket.com/albums/ac342/mia2113/GetAttachmentaspx_zps5fec6c1c.jpg

this is her, what would be the best thing to do?


Anyone have any idea on how old she is?

[MadAlice]

Did she drink?

I believe so but I'm not entirely sure.

[kim3962]

You will need to make sure she cannot get out of box or she might hurt herself

[MadAlice]

You will need to make sure she cannot get out of box or she might hurt herself

She can't we made sure of that, she hasn't even tried to chew her way out.

[kim3962]

Put a heating pad under several layers of towels only cover half of bottom of box so she will not get to hot. And make sure she cannot chew on cord

[kim3962]

Set it on low

[MadAlice]

Put a heating pad under several layers of towels only cover half of bottom of box so she will not get to hot. And make sure she cannot chew on cord

She doesn't seem cold, and she isn't a baby baby she's eating the fruits and nuts we put in for her.

But will it help?

[MadAlice]

(813)265-4043 Tampa Bay Veterinary emergency, get treated and keep or they will treat and give to a rehabber to finish treatment and release back into the wild. Thank you for caring so very much:) She is a pretty little thing:Love_Icon You are right she is not a baby baby and that is why we worry about some inactivity, but again she is in a strange environment but big thing is when you hear cat the red flags fly!

I'll call them tomorrow and take her in, I'll be sure to get her all fixed up. First and most important is to get her healthy

[kim3962]

If she is sick and you will not really know until you see a vet it is better to safe then sorry. If you think she is warm that is good. Give her things to snuggle with. Did she drink from eye dropper

[kim3962]

You really need to be very sure she is getting liquids

[MadAlice]

If she is sick and you will not really know until you see a vet it is better to safe then sorry. If you think she is warm that is good. Give her things to snuggle with. Did she drink from eye dropper

She's not a baby she looks to be a few months old (2 maybe) and won't let me handle her, so I'm not sure how to do that without scaring her to death picking her up.

I gave her an old sock of mine and she crawled right inside is that okay?

[kim3962]

Yes can you just reach in with eye dropper and let her drink from that. You have to see her drink. She will go down fast without watter

[jbtartell]

ok Alice, here is the deal.. i am going to be honest with you, ok? I dont want to scare you but You need to know what you are dealing with here.. ok your first thing against you is the cat got her.. cat spit is toxic and the bacteria will kill any squirrel unless imediate help with antibiotics and knowlege is used.. so her box has to be on a heating pad on low(on top of it not pad it inside the box) I understand you would like to keep her but she is a wild squirrel and when and if she gets her wits about her she will attack you and it hurts.. but if you dod not get her to a rehabber she will most likely die.. please let our rehabbers close by help her and return her to the wild where she is used to being.. she needs emediate help not tomorrow NOW,, she may dies by tomorrow it is sudden.. you can not tell when or how long it will take. please I have done this going on 8 years and I tell ya I have seen them die from this. please dont wait till it is too late.. Please???:dono

[MadAlice]

ok Alice, here is the deal.. i am going to be honest with you, ok? I dont want to scare you but You need to know what you are dealing with here.. ok your first thing against you is the cat got her.. cat spit is toxic and the bacteria will kill any squirrel unless imediate help with antibiotics and knowlege is used.. so her box has to be on a heating pad on low(on top of it not pad it inside the box) I understand you would like to keep her but she is a wild squirrel and when and if she gets her wits about her she will attack you and it hurts.. but if you dod not get her to a rehabber she will most likely die.. please let our rehabbers close by help her and return her to the wild where she is used to being.. she needs emediate help not tomorrow NOW,, she may dies by tomorrow it is sudden.. you can not tell when or how long it will take. please I have done this going on 8 years and I tell ya I have seen them die from this. please dont wait till it is too late.. Please???:dono

It's nearly midnight where would I go to get her help?

[kim3962]

Jb is a expert

[crazy4squirrels]

I worry about waiting until morning to have her treated. It may sound strange and urgent but this is a tiny animal and they do go down fast, at least call and find out the hours so you can take her in. I do worry about you giving her water via a dropper she can aspirate so ?? a syringe is better. Has she been out tonight? Give her some Romaine lettuce, watermelon, water rich things. A box is hard to gage movement. MadAlice the number/vet I gave you is open now and thru the night. All I can say is vet and abs asap, I can not meet up with you until late tomorrow afternoon if needed.

[jbtartell]

Jb is a expert
Thank you kim but I am a trained rehabber but no expert.. skull would be that.. I have done my share of flyers though and grays soo I know how dangerous cat spit is..

[MadAlice]

Jb is a expert

I'm not doubting that but considering the hour I don't know where I would take her.

[kim3962]

Let them make a few calls so someone can help. Please they will try and take care of it for you. And you need to help this baby.

[jbtartell]

what about Jackie.. she lives in Tampa right?? is she near her? Jackie knows her stuff too and has meds and the power to save her..

[MadAlice]

I worry about waiting until morning to have her treated. It may sound strange and urgent but this is a tiny animal and they do go down fast, at least call and find out the hours so you can take her in. I do worry about you giving her water via a dropper she can aspirate so ?? a syringe is better. Has she been out tonight? Give her some Romaine lettuce, watermelon, water rich things. A box is hard to gage movement. MadAlice the number/vet I gave you is open now and thru the night. All I can say is vet and abs asap, I can not meet up with you until late tomorrow afternoon if needed.

She was out sorta earlier, but for the majority no. I'll call the vet and see what I can do in the way of water for her.

[kim3962]

They are very fragile. You really love this baby so help her.

[kim3962]

Yes Jackie is wonderful.

[jbtartell]

She was out sorta earlier, but for the majority no. I'll call the vet and see what I can do in the way of water for her.
as far a water put a small tupper ware dish or a lid from a jar in with water leave it close to her.. we do not want to chance her asperating before we find her help.

[MadAlice]

as far a water put a small tupper ware dish or a lid from a jar in with water leave it close to her.. we do not want to chance her asperating before we find her help.

I did that from the start, a shallow lid of an old jelly jar. Easy to drink from.

[kim3962]

It does not matter the time everyone will help

[kim3962]

You said your dad gave it to you. Is he there with you

[jbtartell]

I ment a tupperware dish lid or a small jar lid.. something shallow and just watch the level.. can I ask how old you are? sometimes we get teens here who the parents could help.. no offence tended just trying to see if there is more help for this baby around..:thumbsup

[kim3962]

Are you still with me.

[kim3962]

Talk to me so I can help you help her. Is she still warm. Please make sure she cannot get out of box.

[MadAlice]

I ment a tupperware dish lid or a small jar lid.. something shallow and just watch the level.. can I ask how old you are? sometimes we get teens here who the parents could help.. no offence tended just trying to see if there is more help for this baby around..:thumbsup

I'm 21 so I know as much about this as he does. There's plenty of help from the whole family.

[kim3962]

What would you like for me to do to help you talk to me.

[kim3962]

Listen I am just trying to understand. You came in here asking for help. Please let me help you

[MadAlice]

What would you like for me to do to help you talk to me.

There is no way for her to get out and whenever we open it we are very careful. But she doesn't try, she keeps out of sight when we open it up. The level seems slightly lower then when I originally put it in but I haven't seen her drink from it

[jbtartell]

I coppied this to emergancy.. to get more notice..

[kim3962]

When was the last time she ate and what did you give her

[MadAlice]

I looked up the foods we could give her before giving her any fruit, the only thing we had was orange and the site I looked at said it was okay so a bit of that, sunflower seeds, and peanuts. We haven't any lettuce right now. She didn't touch the peanuts though.

The last thing she ate was last night the sunflower seeds.

[kim3962]

Ok box is good but I need to know if you want to help her

[crazy4squirrels]

MadAlice, call the number I gave you and look it up on the net. The office is open and you can see the location. It is really on Bearass in Tampa. The do squirrels. I know several people that have taken their squirrels there for major surgery. You are doing fine, warm, food, water, and stuff for her to dig into to rest but antibiotics are the big thing now. You are doing fine. Glad you are asking questions and care:)

[kim3962]

She cannot have seeds or nuts not the food she needs

[jbtartell]

I looked up the foods we could give her before giving her any fruit, the only thing we had was orange and the site I looked at said it was okay so a bit of that, sunflower seeds, and peanuts. We haven't any lettuce right now. She didn't touch the peanuts though.

The last thing she ate was last night the sunflower seeds.
Nooo penuts.. what part of florida are you in??

[jbtartell]

be sooo careful opening the box she can jump and really fast.. trust me I had to catch them several times..

[SquirrelRefuge]

And keep the toilet lid closed. I know it sounds odd, but these guys drown really fast, as one of my foster mom's learned.

[kim3962]

Are you going to let us get someone to get meds into her

[crazy4squirrels]

They love blueberries. A small pc of chicken (no skin or salt) very small, carrot, tomato, mushroom (fresh), squash.

[MadAlice]

MadAlice, call the number I gave you and look it up on the net. The office is open and you can see the location. It is really on Bearass in Tampa. The do squirrels. I know several people that have taken their squirrels there for major surgery. You are doing fine, warm, food, water, and stuff for her to dig into to rest but antibiotics are the big thing now. You are doing fine. Glad you are asking questions and care:)

Did I give her any food that would make her sick? Do oranges make her sick? She seemed to like it any I don't think she would eat it if it made her sick.

I'll call them. Now

[MadAlice]

Nooo penuts.. what part of florida are you in??

Tampa... I only put them in because one site said it was okay...

[jbtartell]

what part of florida are you in/we may have some one to help you close by.. saves vet bill too but still call.. have all the bases covered..

[kim3962]

Ok now other people are going to come and offer their help. You need to get help for this baby

[MadAlice]

what part of florida are you in/we may have some one to help you close by.. saves vet bill too but still call.. have all the bases covered..

Tampa, Citrus Park

[jbtartell]

ok Tampa.. can some one get in touch with Jackie??? also chicken boil it cut it up ito smal salad sized peces.. good for them.. boiled egg.. cut it into four peices shell and all.. put on peice in for now.. let her be in a quiet place for now.. she wont eat if she is nervous..lol

[MadAlice]

ok Tampa.. can some one get in touch with Jackie??? also chicken boil it cut it up ito smal salad sized peces.. good for them.. boiled egg.. cut it into four peices shell and all.. put on peice in for now.. let her be in a quiet place for now.. she wont eat if she is nervous..lol

She's in a quiet, dark area. She's out right now and I'm hoping she eats. I'll give her a bit of the egg or chicken.

[jbtartell]

They love blueberries. A small pc of chicken (no skin or salt) very small, carrot, tomato, mushroom (fresh), squash.
this is good stuff for her too.. great post:thumbsup

[crazy4squirrels]

There is no bill to drop her off and they will treat and give to the rehabber. You are very close to this clinic.

[kim3962]

Now how about the help for her. Will you let someone take her??

[MadAlice]

She's out and about right now, we are going to see if she eats.

[jbtartell]

yayyy this is the way to go... talk to them.. get her help please:thumbsup

[kim3962]

Now bed, water, and food is taken care of but what she needs most is meds. Are you going to help her or not

[jbtartell]

Alice have you called them yet?

[kim3962]

You need to listen to me now. Is she is sick and she probably is she is going to die. And us sitting around talking about a box is wasting time she may not have. You need to lets us know do you want help for her

[kim3962]

What are you going to do?

[jbtartell]

Alice I know you are hoping for the best.. but when it is too late you will loose her.. is this a risk you want to take? please think of her..her needs her safety..

[kim3962]

We can not make you do anything but at least lets us know what you have decided

[MadAlice]

Alice I know you are hoping for the best.. but when it is too late you will loose her.. is this a risk you want to take? please think of her..her needs her safety..

I called the Vet and they said yes to get her over there. But my biggest problem is we don't have a car. So getting her over there will be difficult.

[jbtartell]

soo can you call some one.. Alice this would have been nice to know from the beginning.. but that is that.. we need to get her there soo is there anyone to help??

[kim3962]

Are you going to take her to the vet or let someone come get her or are you going to keep her. If at least you make a decision we will know how to help you. It just seems we are going in circles.

[jbtartell]

Sure wish Jackie was here..:dono :shakehead

[farrelli]

Short of you getting there, do you happen to have any antibiotics on hand, ideally Cipro (Ciprofloxacin), Baytril, or enrofloxacin?

[kim3962]

Then someone can come get her. What is your address

[MadAlice]

Are you going to take her to the vet or let someone come get her or are you going to keep her. If at least you make a decision we will know how to help you. It just seems we are going in circles.

No circles I would take her to the vet and drop her off leave her in their care. They can take better care of her then I.

[kim3962]

Mad what are you going to do

[MadAlice]

Mad what are you going to do
Trying to call someone to get a ride, drop her off and let her get the treatment she needs.

[kim3962]

You don't have a car. We need a address so someone can come and get her

[jbtartell]

No circles I would take her to the vet and drop her off leave her in their care. They can take better care of her then I.
Good choice now to get her there.. is there any one? How old are You Alice? I am just trying to help you and the baby.. I need to know your age so to help you better.. ok?

[jbtartell]

it is not good to put an address on here in public I dont think...lol

[MadAlice]

Good choice now to get her there.. is there any one? How old are You Alice? I am just trying to help you and the baby.. I need to know your age so to help you better.. ok?

I'm an adult 21, the best we can do is get a rid early in the morning.

She's eating a bit right now so its a good sign sorta...

[jbtartell]

ok morning isnt to far off sooo try to get her there ASAP ok.. and 21 is still young... half my age any way...hehehe thank you for helping her.. just pleas get her there ok?

[kim3962]

No most squirrels are sleeping now.

[MadAlice]

ok morning isnt to far off sooo try to get her there ASAP ok.. and 21 is still young... half my age any way...hehehe thank you for helping her.. just pleas get her there ok?


If I could do it now I would, she's eating so there's a good chance she can last until morning. She'll be put with the vet and get the care she needs.

I know 21 is young.. but people were acting as though I were a child sooo lol yeah...

I'm trying my best to help her I'm sorry..

[jbtartell]

I'm an adult 21, the best we can do is get a rid early in the morning.

She's eating a bit right now so its a good sign sorta...
eating is good but she needs antibiotics.. soo lets hope she holds out for them.. :grouphug :dono

[MadAlice]

eating is good but she needs antibiotics.. soo lets hope she holds out for them.. :grouphug :dono

I believe she will, I want to try to be positive...

[jbtartell]

If I could do it now I would, she's eating so there's a good chance she can last until morning. She'll be put with the vet and get the care she needs.

I know 21 is young.. but people were acting as though I were a child sooo lol yeah...

I'm trying my best to help her I'm sorry..
No dont be sorry we were all trying to help and did not know how because if you were a teen and the parents could help well, that is why I wanted to know how old you were so we can talk with you acordnly.. soo dont be sorry we are sorry for being soo direct but we all know how fast they can go down and die. so lets just hope she is ok and makes it to the vet by morning.. just let her be and get some rest.. she will be fine with food and water.. do you have brocoli?

[MadAlice]

No dont be sorry we were all trying to help and did not know how because if you were a teen and the parents could help well, that is why I wanted to know how old you were so we can talk with you acordnly.. soo dont be sorry we are sorry for being soo direct but we all know how fast they can go down and die. so lets just hope she is ok and makes it to the vet by morning.. just let her be and get some rest.. she will be fine with food and water.. do you have brocoli?

Yes I believe we do, its the frozen kind though not fresh. I know that's a big difference.

[jbtartell]

I believe she will, I want to try to be positive...
yes, possitive is great.. so get you some rest ok.. I will still be looking for someone to help you..ok?

[jbtartell]

Yes I believe we do, its the frozen kind though not fresh. I know that's a big difference.
frozen is fine jus lay a peice in near her food.. it is good for her.. if I was close I would help you better.. I am sorry. I know it can get scary but it will be ok..

[MadAlice]

yes, possitive is great.. so get you some rest ok.. I will still be looking for someone to help you..ok?

I'm heading off I need to get some sleep. Thank you all very much for all your help.

We are getting her into the vet early tomorrow can get the ride then.

[jbtartell]

Ok Alice good night..

[Jackie in Tampa]

:wave123 :Welcome where are you in Tampa?

How is the flyer this morning?
Did you get her to a vet yet?
I will Private message you my phone number.

[Skul]

:wave123 :Welcome where are you in Tampa?

How is the flyer this morning?
Did you get her to a vet yet?
I will Private message you my phone number.
Morning, Jackie. :wave123
She mentioned that she was in the Citrus Park area of Tampa.
Sounds like she's doing a pretty good job so far, just overloaded with info.
If you have some Baytril to spare, perhaps you could get some to her.
Before I forget, see if you can get a good age guess. Might still need some supplimental formula.

[Jackie in Tampa]

Morning, Jackie. :wave123
She mentioned that she was in the Citrus Park area of Tampa.
Sounds like she's doing a pretty good job so far, just overloaded with info.
If you have some Baytril to spare, perhaps you could get some to her.
Before I forget, see if you can get a good age guess. Might still need some supplimental formula.I have everything here... :thumbsup
let's hope she checks in this AM and flyer baby is hanging on.
Citrus Park is 30 minutes away..
Hi Skul:wave123

[Anne]

I PM'ed her also, included my phone number. She has just been so swamped with information her head must be swimming! Hope this little squirrel gets the help it needs soon. Sometimes we frighten well meaning people off with to much advice.

[jbtartell]

Glad you made it Jacki and skull.. the only thing she was told to do was to give heat, offer food and get it help right away and why.. nothing out of the ordanary.. we all know cat attack is not something we play around with..

[Jackie in Tampa]

I was given mad Alice's phone number by another member..
I called her, she is at work currently.
I was told her father took the flyer to the vets.:)
I am sure she will update when possible.

[jbtartell]

did you find out what vet? they will turn it over to a rehabber..:thumbsup

[Jackie in Tampa]

did you find out what vet? they will turn it over to a rehabber..:thumbsupI do not think he relinquished...
I think she mentioned they did get ABs...sq is back home now.
we only spoke briefly, she was at work.

[Jackie in Tampa]

updates???? what happened at the vet?
how is the flyer?

[MadAlice]

I found this site after a lengthy search for information on the Southern Flying Squirrel. There seem to be many who can give me advice. You see a few days ago my dad heard some rustling outside. It turned out that the stray cat DC (our nickname for him) had caught something and was carrying it around in his mouth. The brown ball of fur got away but was immediately trapped again, my dad managed to save it. Turned out to be a flying squirrel.

She doesn't look full grown, but she isn't a baby either. She's been eating the nuts and fruits we've been giving her. She wasn't hurt in the attack (lucky little thing), but now we aren't exactly sure what to do with her. Any advice would be helpful.

Oh, I'm in the Florida area if that helps.

I would like to give you all an update as to what happened with the flyer we found. She survived until morning, being quite a hardy squirrel. We took her to the vet (Ehrlich animal hospital takes in squirrels) who in turn placed her with a rehabber not too far away. She will be well taken care of, and be placed back into the wild in an area with no predators.

As far as I know of at this moment she is doing alright but we will be getting updates and I will keep you all posted on her status as we become aware of it.

This experience had me falling in love with the cute flying squirrels I hope one day in the future to have one of my own.

I just want to thank you all for the advise you gave me it really helped.