What are these strange sores on my wild squirrels?

[KoCo]

We live in Tampa, FL and have feeders in our backyard for squirrels and birds. I have started noticing strange looking wounds on two or three squirrels and I can not find anything that looks like it anywhere. I found this forum and hope that someone here can tell me what this is, and if there is anything I can or should do about it. The squirrels seem fine, they act like the other squirrels, so these - whatever they are - do not seem to be hurting them. Thank you so much for your help.

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[farrelli]

Looks like bot flies. It could be pox, but it looks more like bots. They will resolve themselves unless they're blocking eating, breathing, etc. Here is a link to threads about them. They're disgusting.

http://thesquirrelboard.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?160-Bot-Flies

[stepnstone]

Agree, definitely from bot flies.

[kastillo]

Yes bot fly larvae in the skin. All my releases are showing up with them now too. They should run their course and fall out, and hopefully not be in a dangerous place for the squirrel.

[Rhapsody]

Yes, those are 100% botflies and by the looks of them they are about ready to come out....... :yuck :yuck

I have 2 baby squirrels in my care atm --and one of them has a few botflies on him.
You can read about his case and see pics at this link:
http://thesquirrelboard.com/forums/showthread.php?42166-4-week-old-Bot-Fly

[KoCo]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR QUICK RESPONSES!