Flying Squirrel Bleeding Tail

[G0dn0te]

I have a flying-squirrel, semi-wild (not well bonded yet). She's very skitish, and bites once disturbed. She's a rehabilitated squirrel from our house, too tame to be released into the wild, too wild to handle but can be touched with great care. I noticed a few moments ago that her tail is bleeding, it's very light, it's as though she pulled a few hairs from her tail. I'm not sure what to do, and we're nowhere near a vet for her.

I'm not positive this is life-threatening, but I didn't want to take a chance if this is. Could I put corn-starch on the wound? I'll post a picture in a few minutes if I can get one... (It's the same sort of blood you would get if you were to cut a cat or bird claw too close, and you receive the blood from the quick.) I can't tell if it's still bleeding either.

Will attempt to take photos now.

[SQUIRRELSAREME]

I think you can put neosporen on it. Don't know about corn starch. Pictures will help the experts

[G0dn0te]

I'm worried about taking her out and stressing her out. Because she's so good at escaping as well, I'm worried she might escape, even in a small room it takes her quite awhile to catch and I fear the catching chasing could make her worse. My father recommends letting it heal on its own. I don't own any neosporin. I got a few photos that show her tail. It's still wet, but isn't a heavy flow either.

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[SQUIRRELSAREME]

Looks like he got his tail caught on something it should heal

[flyer girl]

A lot of blood I would be worried, try to stop the bleeding...

[G0dn0te]

It ended up stopping on its own, afterwards she cleaned herself, and is fine today. Thanks for all the advice. :)

[flyer girl]

Glad she is doing OK now just make sure she does not chew on it...:thumbsup