Biting is get WORSE - HELP!

[Rhapsody]

Needing help on the issue I posted a few days back......
for it happened again today and this time the bite was more severe - what should I do for there was no reason for the attack (and) Max had been out of his cage a good 30 minutes before the attack took place.





Bad:

For no reason what so ever (other than being in his cage most of the day) Max ran over to my son and tore into his hand several times...... drawing blood until he was removed from the hand.



....... son had just gotten dressed for work as he does every Tuesday & Thurday of the week, and while he was trying to put his shoes on - Max jump off his cage onto the love seat my son was sitting on and bit him a couple of times.



Do you any of you think I should get my son a tetanus shot just to be safe - in case this happens again and again - Eeeek!

[TexanSquirrel]

You son should have had a tetnus shot anyways, but yes, I would definately consider getting another.

Sounds like your fuzzer is getting ready to be wild. Maybe you should not let the fuzzer out with people around any more....

You might want to start looking around for info on releasing Max. How old is he now?

[Rhapsody]

You son should have had a tetnus shot anyways, but yes, I would definately consider getting another.

Sounds like your fuzzer is getting ready to be wild. Maybe you should not let the fuzzer out with people around any more....

You might want to start looking around for info on releasing Max. How old is he now?


Son has had his shots (he is 17) - but you are to get them repeated every ten years..... will have to check with doctor concerning when he had his last one.

Max is 12 weeks and cannot be released due to the problems he had with his left paw - three nails are missing.

Max - loves my husband and I (only give us love bites) and he use to like my youngest son, but since he turned into an adult squirrel this week his preference in humans has changed. :dono

[Gabe]

I tend to agree. It sounds as though Max has opted to be set free. He will probably not be one of those squirrels that will be happy in captivity. I think from what I have read from other squirrel owners here, the biting will continue. Is release an option? We would be happy to talk you through it.

[Gabe]

Sorry, I think we posted at the same time. I have released squirrels with all the nails on the front paw missing after a serious burn injury. Others have released squirrels with amputations. As long as he is able to climb it should no be an issue.

[Rhapsody]

I tend to agree. It sounds as though Max has opted to be set free. He will probably not be one of those squirrels that will be happy in captivity.

We have had Max since he was 3 weeks old - he is 12 weeks old now...... and he has been perfectly fine with captivity and he loves my husband and I and he is generally well behaved around any one else that comes into the house - he has just changed in his preference with my youngest son this week - :dono

[Rhapsody]

I have released squirrels with all the nails on the front paw missing after a serious burn injury. Others have released squirrels with amputations. As long as he is able to climb it should no be an issue.

That is good to know....... for I have often thought about the release date or rehab if he could not be released and the biting on my son continues.

He can climb, but we did clip his nails last week (before the biting started) - how long until they grow back out?

[thundersquirrel]

this doesn't sound like a good situation at all. i'm so sorry things aren't working out. can max climb? if he can, then he can be released. three missing claws is really not enough of an injury to make him non-releasable.

you'd have to wild him up even more, though, so that he fears humans. aka stop touching him, put him in his cage outside during the day, get his winter coat building up.

you MUST make him more wild before you let him go. if he's outside, you don't want him attacking people.

[Rhapsody]

this doesn't sound like a good situation at all. i'm so sorry things aren't working out.

can max climb? if he can, then he can be released. three missing claws is really not enough of an injury to make him non-releasable.

Yes Max can climb...... but like I said "we clipped his nails last week" before the biting started, so how long will it take for his nails to grow back out so that he can climb good again? - for he slides right now.

Is it possible that all this biting is just a stage and that he will grow out of it in a couple of months?

[TexanSquirrel]

His nails will grow back by the time you release him. Getting him ready to be released will take some time.

His sudden change in tune doesn't surprise me - it has happened on here before. That's just the way it goes with squirrels I'm afraid.

[Mars]

First I would quiz your son. Has he changed soaps? colones? after shave? hair gel? Anything in the last week when the biting started? Does he have a new girl friend? Is her purfume on his clothing? Naturegift was bitten when she applied nail polish.

[sparky]

Hi Rhapsody,

of the 3 squirrels we have, all about 3 1/2 years old now, only the female is okay with more than one person. One male, Buddy will attack anyone other than myself, and the other, Willie will attack anyone other than my wife. I tried taking my shirt off every afternoon when I got home from work and putting it in Willie's cage, but there's no way to change their nature. When most squirrels want freedom, they will begin a constant pacing, back and forth, up and down the walls in your house. If this is not the case, then he most likely has only bonded with you and your husband, and there's not much you can do to change that. This is not unordinary by any means.

Best wishes,

Sparky

[4skwerlz]

Rhapsody,

Since Max is still young, and you're his "mom" do you think it's worth a try to "teach" him to behave better? A squirrel will lightly cuff another squirrel with his arm and hand, or a momma squirrel will grab her baby by the scruff of the neck. Also, when my wild (adult) squirrels climb on me, I taught them to climb gently by yelling OWW! really loud and jerking when they dug their claws in or when they accidently put their teeth on my finger instead of the nut. Just a thought, since I know you really want to keep Max.

[sparky]

Hi again Rhapsody,

do you have a separate room to play in with your little guy, that would restrict him from coming in contact with your son? That's how we address the problem with ours. Willie is kind of like a rattle snake, if I can see him I'm okay, but if he's in the room, and I don't know where he is, I worry. I love him, but he hates me. At least he doesn't chase me through the house anymore. Also, your son should probably never try to feed him. I don't know why, but that really ticks Willie off if I offer him anything outside his cage. Buddy is the same way with my wife.

Sparky

[Orlanth]

How old is your child. The size of the child will determine how quickly and thoroughly you have to act. If your child is small, getting rid of the squirrel will be top priority, dont even consider its welfare as remotely relevant. If the child is old enough to keep away from the squirrel you might be able to spend some time preparing the squirrel first for release.

There isnt an issue, your children come before squirrels. You cant think it any other way, sure its a cute little furball, but, its your son that truely matters.

Either way, this squirrel is an unsuitable pet unless kept very securely caged. If he bites a visiting official say somerone sorting out the electric, you could be in for a lawsuit. You coould be in for one anyway if he bites someone outside.

If I had a child and a dog that bites I would get rid of that dog. It would be the only responsible choice.

[FLUFFYTAILNUT]

Oh..man..sorry to hear about the biting...I hope you cn reslove this problem..you might have to do..the HIS own room thing...BEAN has his...

AND if any one..was getting bit..Id have to do some thing major...LIKE keep the biting to none...
AND keep your son..and every one esle..away..JUST you and MAX...
I think Beans more receptive..to EVERY one here..(SO, far)..because..they've all..always been around each..other form day one..and they still hang..out in his room..
WHEN my son plays his video games..its IN bean's room...and when isbella's playen with her dollies..it's in Beans room..but HE"S in his cage..when IM not around..
Id say..better be safe than sorry...:thumbsup :Love_Icon

[NaturesGift]

First I would quiz your son. Has he changed soaps? colones? after shave? hair gel? Anything in the last week when the biting started? Does he have a new girl friend? Is her purfume on his clothing? Naturegift was bitten when she applied nail polish.

yep I have not put nail polish on since then:thumbsup

you are getting some great advice here. :grouphug

[Rhapsody]

First I would quiz your son. Has he changed soaps? colognes? after shave? hair gel? Anything in the last week when the biting started? Does he have a new girl friend? Is her perfume on his clothing? Naturegift was bitten when she applied nail polish.

Nope none of those things have changed..... as my son is 17 years old and not into all those smell good hair item things - basically meaning I do all the shopping for this household hygienic products so I would know if any thing had changed.

And my son does not have a GF - plus this morning when Max decided to bite again after being out of his cage for thirty minutes prior to the attack my son had just gotten out of bed about ten minutes before, therefore, there was no time for a new smell to get on him yet.

[Rhapsody]

Rhapsody,

Since Max is still young, and you're his "mom" do you think it's worth a try to "teach" him to behave better?


I have been doing the firm loud NO and some times I even pinch (cuff) the back of his neck..... and while it works for me it has not yet worked for my son and it only works every other time for my husband - but I do believe I am more consistent at it than they are.... I will keep at it and keep on my family more to do it every time Max bites harder than he should.

BTW - I am not ready to give up on Max just yet, for yes I do wish to keep him - I am just asking for advice and putting it all together in my head before I decide on any thing.

[Rhapsody]

Yes, Sparky -

I can take Max into my bedroom to allow him to rump and play if needed while my son is home..... everyone has a different schedule around the house so I do believe I can come with a fair amount of times that Max can still be out of his cage while my son is away from home (ROTC Practice & Work).


Thanks for the concern Orlanth -

Please know that my son is 17 years old (will be 18 in three months) so he is not in any real danger...... but I do want to make sure that Max does not keep on biting him - for it does hurt. And Max does not go out of the house due to some problems he had with his left paw when he was younger, therefore, innocent walker byers are safe. :)

[Orlanth]

17, ok no problems. Still might not make a goot pet squirrel though, Ferrets have to go through nip training, but what I have learned of squirrels they are nice or they are not.

Sounds like everyone has to roll the dice with this furball. If he doesnt cope well how about a semi-release building him a drey in your yard.

[FLUFFYTAILNUT]

Nope none of those things have changed..... as my son is 17 years old and not into all those smell good hair item things - basically meaning I do all the shopping for this household hygienic products so I would know if any thing had changed.

And my son does not have a GF - plus this morning when Max decided to bite again after being out of his cage for thirty minutes prior to the attack my son had just gotten out of bed about ten minutes before, therefore, there was no time for a new smell to get on him yet.
Hmmmmm..maybe his breath??
Ormaybe..its JUST HIM...he doesnt like..period!!
He.."MAX"..has just decided..HE DOESNT like your son..and thats all he wrote..:osnap
Some people..do the exact same thing..JUST DECIDE..they rub ya wrong..and your done...and no second chances...:dono :thinking :shakehead Go, figure..Max..has spoken..and thats ,that!
Im sure its disappointing...but...your son's probably tired of being bit..poor dude...:grouphug :grouphug just got up..and got served!!!:sanp3

[Rhapsody]

Hmmmmm..maybe his breath??

He.."MAX"..has just decided..HE DOESNT like your son..and thats all he wrote..:osnap


:rotfl :rotfl :rotfl :rotfl "Thanks for the morning LAUGH" :rotfl :rotfl :rotfl :rotfl

[Rhapsody]

Sounds like everyone has to roll the dice with this furball. If he doesnt cope well how about a semi-release building him a drey in your yard.


Yeah we are working on that - but I would not release Max any way until winter had passed (if I choose to go that route) so in the mean time I will keep my eyes open to see if this is just a stage that might pass (as it has been for other grey squirrel owners) - fingers crossed, mind open.

[Pam]

Roxy, my five year old grey, doesn't like any of the guys in my house. She is a mama's girl. She will bite my sons and husband if they get too close to her nest box. She usually does a chattering warning first. Oh course my sons think that is funny :nono so they like to make her chatter. When she gets a chance, she goes after their hands and draws blood. :D Any other part of the house, away from her nest, she is OK with them all, but prefers me.

Our baby grey, Rosie, is 14 weeks. She loves us all. :)

[FLUFFYTAILNUT]

Roxy, my five year old grey, doesn't like any of the guys in my house. She is a mama's girl. She will bite my sons and husband if they get too close to her nest box. She usually does a chattering warning first. Oh course my sons think that is funny :nono so they like to make her chatter. When she gets a chance, she goes after their hands and draws blood. :D Any other part of the house, away from her nest, she is OK with them all, but prefers me.

Our baby grey, Rosie, is 14 weeks. She loves us all. :)
"boy's:::shall..be served::::by the boss::::ROXY:::Rules::::nutkick
Ive been DYING..to use that ONE!!!!
FINALLy..it's a good one!!!!:jump :jump

[FLUFFYTAILNUT]

:rotfl :rotfl :rotfl :rotfl "Thanks for the morning LAUGH" :rotfl :rotfl :rotfl :rotfl
YOUR most..welcome..Im sure your SON...just loved it!!lol
WORLD..wide..humiliation:::BY, "FLUFFYTAILNUT:::::bowdown :bowdown
ANy time..you need to be embarasssssed...just think of ME....lol:alright.gif

[TexanSquirrel]

Roxy, my five year old grey, doesn't like any of the guys in my house. She is a mama's girl. She will bite my sons and husband if they get too close to her nest box. She usually does a chattering warning first. Oh course my sons think that is funny :nono so they like to make her chatter. When she gets a chance, she goes after their hands and draws blood. :D Any other part of the house, away from her nest, she is OK with them all, but prefers me.

Our baby grey, Rosie, is 14 weeks. She loves us all. :)

Sounds like they get what they deserve!

[Ekolost]

Roxy, my five year old grey, doesn't like any of the guys in my house. She is a mama's girl. She will bite my sons and husband if they get too close to her nest box. She usually does a chattering warning first. Oh course my sons think that is funny :nono so they like to make her chatter. When she gets a chance, she goes after their hands and draws blood. :D Any other part of the house, away from her nest, she is OK with them all, but prefers me.

Our baby grey, Rosie, is 14 weeks. She loves us all. :)

Crazy!:jump

[squirrelena]

I currently have eight fox squirrels at various stages of pre-release. One indicator that I get that I consider a "good sign" is when they begin to be afraid of me and they usually bite out of fear (as I feed them plenty, it can't be hunger -my neighbors have even scolded me 'cause my squirrels are fat)

If your goal is to have this squirrel as a pet, then I agree with those that posted that whoever the squirrel does not like should stay away. If the squirrel has been imprinted by one or two members of the household and feels comfortable with them, that may be the best you will experience...

On the other hand, if your goal is to help this squirrel return to the wild, then take this as a good sign and respect the squirrel's wild instinct; provide a safe nest, hide food in natural materials on the ground and see if it "squirrels them away", provide it increasing outside time to acclimate it to the weather (in a safe cage of course!) and my recommendation would be a soft release, where the squirrel can come and go in it's outdoor home and you can look out for it, feed it nuts, provide water and parenting lectures...grin. Good luck to you. I bet you'll figure out what is best for your squirrel.

[FLUFFYTAILNUT]

I currently have eight fox squirrels at various stages of pre-release. One indicator that I get that I consider a "good sign" is when they begin to be afraid of me and they usually bite out of fear (as I feed them plenty, it can't be hunger -my neighbors have even scolded me 'cause my squirrels are fat)

If your goal is to have this squirrel as a pet, then I agree with those that posted that whoever the squirrel does not like should stay away. If the squirrel has been imprinted by one or two members of the household and feels comfortable with them, that may be the best you will experience...

On the other hand, if your goal is to help this squirrel return to the wild, then take this as a good sign and respect the squirrel's wild instinct; provide a safe nest, hide food in natural materials on the ground and see if it "squirrels them away", provide it increasing outside time to acclimate it to the weather (in a safe cage of course!) and my recommendation would be a soft release, where the squirrel can come and go in it's outdoor home and you can look out for it, feed it nuts, provide water and parenting lectures...grin. Good luck to you. I bet you'll figure out what is best for your squirrel.
He wants to keep Max..as a pet...:grouphug
I agree with what you said...Keep the one's AWAY..that he DOESN't like...for pain..reasons..::OUCH::
your son's boo boo's must HURT!
YOU gotta love..and respect the squirrel....so, far BEAN excepts every one AS LONG..as they dont touch his toys:nono ..to make sure they dont reach out to pet him..:nono and every thing will be fine..he'll be happy to hop..from shoulder to shoulder...giving every one a fair..look see at him.
AND his tail rarely FLUFFS..only if some one's smelling of Cigerett(sp)He HATES any scent of smoke!!HE will immediatly..start washing and bathing..""eww" dirty human!!! "TOUCHEd me".....whisker's..crinckling....its a riot!!Fluffing tail..licking... crazy!!:crazy :alright.gif :shakehead :shakehead :Love_Icon

[FLUFFYTAILNUT]

Hey...Rhap..I got some new pictures of Bean....how come you havent posted on his thread:::Kicking:::stuffed:::dog:::
I was able to get some really good petting while he's eating something really YUMMY..its a new food too..well..nut..AN Italian chest nut..he loves it..too!!!
Im sure Max will be fine with JUST you...dont get too bummed out...okay?:thumbsup

[Rhapsody]

Hey...Rhap..I got some new pictures of Bean....how come you havent posted on his thread:::Kicking:::stuffed:::dog:::



I am OFF to POST as YOU read this............ :wave123

[My Little Trouble]

Okay, :o I may be WAY out in left field with this thought,
but, staying with the idea of scent - could it be about pheromones?

Not to be indelicate, but a 17 year old young man may have some healthy, natural changes in odor,
(even without changing any products) that we humans wouldn't percieve as keenly as a squirrel might.
The experts here, might be able to shoot this idea down. :dono

Or perhaps, as Max matures, he is just feeling more possessive of you
and regards your son as competition.

It can be so complex to try to figure out a change in behavior.
I am the one most closely bonded with our little fuzzball, and
we have noticed that Trouble is more aggressive with hubby when it is squirrel "love season",
he seems more possessive of me then,
(we think he sees me as mama, and my hubby as a littermate)
over time, things return to "normal" - now, whenever we see the wild squirrels "falling in love"' :)
hubby knows to brace himself for a few nips - :Love_Icon bless his patient and loving heart.

[Rhapsody]

It is breaking my heart to write this - BUT - I am really starting to think hard on releasing Max (even though I will miss him so much) - for it is defiantly starting to show that Max is a one person squirrel over all and that one person is ME.

What has gotten me thinking so hard about releasing him is the fact that Max has already bitten my 17 year old three different times for no known reason to us and just recently Max has bitten really hard into my husbands hand with in the last two nights while he was trying to feed him some nuts thru the bars of the cage while waiting for me to get home for the night...... I usually do the feeding.

> > > Hubby says he can no longer trust Max if he remains like this < < <

*me sad* :(



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Max is usually very loving and nice to my husband when hubby is home - Max jumps on him a lot.

? ? ... Was this just a food aggression thing?

[Mars]

I'm sorry I really don't know how to fix this. I can only tell you that it is not unusual. Often people turn over "pet" squirrels to rehabbers for release because of biting. And they do bite very hard. Your baby is growing up and no one can perdict their adult personallities. Do you have property or live in an area where Max could be released?

[Pam]

Rhapsody, my 5 year old pet squirrel is a one person squirrel. She bites my husband and sons if they come near her cage and nest. Anywhere else in the house is fine... as long as she goes to them. If they approach her, she will bite their fingers. I keep her in my sunroom that is off of my kitchen. If Roxy is out of her cage, the guys know to keep their distance. When Roxy is in the kitchen or den, she usually goes to and greets everyone. She even rolls around in my sons' hair.

Can you move Max's cage to an area of the house where he won't feel threatened and on guard? Then you can see how he acts with your family when you bring him to the family's area of the house.

[philomycus]

Rocky goes through phases where he play bites, and sometimes it's a little too hard, but rarely does he bite through the skin. If Max is doing this, he's obviously unhappy. You need to make a decision (and quickly- for Max's sake). I assume Max in not neutered??? If he were, I know it will calm him down....it worked for Rocky. He was ~ 6 months when I had it done.

BUT if you do neuter, you can then never release. I wish we could help you on this one, but ultimately this is your decision. Worse-case scenario you'd have to keep Max away from everyone else but you. Is this feasible for you?? If it is great, but if not, you have some hard decisions to make. Neutering him will clam him down.....but will it calm him down with other humans??? Only Max will tell you that.

[FLUFFYTAILNUT]

I am..so, sorry to read this is still..going on..with the biting..
MAYBE..MAx..will have to be moved..as mentioned..and BE..just YOUR..squirrel...
Thats why..I have Bean in HIS ..OWN..room..so he does have HIS own space..and if he EVER does feel..unsocial...I can..always tell.every one to get..out..
I do, hope you can get a plan..that will..work FOR all, involved.
Maybe..he is..wanting to be be JUST yours...Bean..will run ALL over my husband too..BUT..HE will scratch him..and GRUNT...SO, I tell hubby...STAY out..or be prepared to get scratched..
HE really, ..LIKE MAX....puts up with every one..I think UNTIL..they cross that LINE..that they were not INVITED...to..cross..

Can you..pretty much do, anything..with him??

And he bites..and goes after..every one else..when they touch food..or feed?
I'd maybe think about..First..MOVING him some where..it's more private..
Try that...and see..if it helps..THEN..if it doesnt...get him fixed....
I think it might be a territorial..thing..geting older..and all.:dono

[pamela lee]

HI Rhapsody, This behavior is more the norm when it comes to squirrels. I'm sorry it making you so sad. Have you ever taken Max outside to see what he thinks of the wild squirrel world, I mean in his cage. We don't want him running off before he's prepared. You just have to look at your own individual situation and decide what's right for your family and especially Max. Good luck with what ever you decide and keep us updated. If you do decide to release Max I know everyone will support and help you with it. It will be very hard and sad for you but may be best for Max. Take care. Pamela

[Critter_Queen]

A key factor in releasing any squirrel is if it has been acclimated to dogs or cats. Or if it shows no fear of hawks and other overhead predators.

If you have acclimated your squirrel to household pets, he may not be releaseable. Once a squirrel is no longer afraid of dogs or cats, he's easy pickin's in the wild.

[muffinsquirrel]

Why can they not be released if they have been neutered? I know that with feral cats, they are neutered/spayed and released, and I have read of programs where 'nusance' animals have been sterilized by some additive in their food or something to keep the population down. (Why oh why didn't I pay more attention to those articles!?)

muffinsquirrel

[Mars]

As far as I know they can be released. They just unlikely to roam as far is all. :)

[philomycus]

I was just thinking the little guy would be completely submissive to otehr males and may be beat up or 'kicked out' of an area very easily.

[FLUFFYTAILNUT]

Hey..what's new with Max???:thumbsup

[Rhapsody]

Do you have property or live in an area where Max could be released?


Oh Yes...... we have WOODS as far as the eye can see behind us and this is area we found Max at - just about thirty feet from the front of our house in (under) an old Oak Tree.

Max would be in Heaven here - IF the day comes that we will have to release him.


The only bad/sad part of releasing Max here is that we will be moving from the area come next June. :(

[Rhapsody]

Hey..what's new with Max???:thumbsup


He is still my SWEET BOY - and HE loves his Momma...... when Max is with me you would never know that he could be mean and bite (draw blood).

[FLUFFYTAILNUT]

He is still my SWEET BOY - and HE loves his Momma...... when Max is with me you would never know that he could be mean and bite.
Well..then..Id keep..him..just for you..then...
Make sure no, one else ...is around...and have a blast..with him..so, are you going to keep his cage where it is?? Or move it into his own ,room?
Just wondering..:poke
I know..not every one..(ehhhh....hemm..every squirrel..doesn't have their OWN..room..like Bean..):poke
I hear..you...GOD..I got a sick..pit in my gut..the thought of him..out side..and you guy's, moved...and HIM..out in the woods, at night, all alone .....ahhh..Im frantic..JUST.the thought...:Love_Icon

[Ryleigh's new mom]

I just had a thought:

Can Max be going through puberty? I know that squirrels have a keen sense of smell, and can be very territorial, so maybe Max is reacting to the testosterone and other raging hormones in a 17 year old boy? And being as they're both males, maybe he sees him as a threat. :dono

[squiggs]

I have noticed that my little girl is getting very mean even with me her mamma when she is hungry, she checks her food bowl and if she doesn't find some nuts in there, it is on and she chatters her teeth and bites and draws blood, of course the brat wins and i am supporting this behavior she then gets some nuts, then she eats her veggies and love me again, then happens about twice a day, she is now about 10 months old, oh and she hates my sister who she has known since she came to me, she started hating her at around 5 month old, so I don't have any advice for ya, I say if she is good for you then you are her number one and just keep it like that. I on the other hand am starting to learn that she really is the boss of me:thinking

[FLUFFYTAILNUT]

Oh..the BOSS..they all are.I catch my self..defending my, BEAN..When he gets to playing..rough..he has NEVER..bitten me, hard enough to , draw blood . :nono ::kocking:: on::wooden scull::
But..when he gets..to jumping, hard..when he's being fresh..he's get my neck..some time with his nails.:nono
I'll clip.. toe nails...2 times a week..too..BUT..my point is..I catch my self..sayen.."Oh..he didnt mean it...His nails were long.."when hubby..asks.."WHAT HAPPENED?":sanp3

BUt..I know some times..it's just him..being a STINKER..cause there are..other times..MOSTLY..when he PLAYS..like a baby..and all I feel..are his..soft , squirrel...pads...

like an abused spouce.."Oh..he didnt mean..to punch..me..My face..got in the way..of HIS..FIST....lol:osnap

(kidding..I've..NEVER..EVER, been..hit..by my husband..going on 16..now..:alright.gif )

I'm just poking..fun..at my BEAN..is all.....:osnap :Love_Icon :shakehead :Love_Icon

[Rhapsody]

I just had a thought:

Can Max be going through puberty? I know that squirrels have a keen sense of smell, and can be very territorial, so maybe Max is reacting to the testosterone and other raging hormones


That thought has entered my mind as well........ for Max is fine with females and younger boys (my nephews that are always around are 3 & 6) and Max is fine with them (and) he loves my two year old neice.


? ? ? ? ? ? :poke :poke

[Rhapsody]

Well..then..Id keep..him..just for you..

so, are you going to keep his cage where it is?? Or move it into his own ,room?
Just wondering..:poke

At the moment we will have to keep the cage where it is at (living room) as their is no extra space for his cage in any of the other rooms....... when we move I am going to look for a 3 or 4 bedroom house as hubby says that I can have one of the rooms all to my self and my pets.... :wahoo :wahoo

[FLUFFYTAILNUT]

At the moment we will have to keep the cage where it is at (living room) as their is no extra space for his cage in any of the other rooms....... when we move I am going to look for a 3 or 4 bedroom house as hubby says that I can have one of the rooms all to my self and my pets.... :wahoo :wahoo
:alright.gif :wahoo :alright.gif :jump :jump YOUR..HUBBY..is the greatest!!!
Oh, man..I am so, thrilled..to hear..that!!!!!:alright.gif :alright.gif
MAX..will..so, much happier..and every one esle..can keep..their , blood..inside..where it..belongs..:poke :peace
No,..really..I am so, ecited for you..YOU'll..see...it'll be 100%..different..when he..has HIS...own..space..and he will..KNOW..it..Bean..is VERY, happy..with one whole..room that's his.
Ive taken him out into the othr parts of the house..he's so, scared..and just about crawls..into my skin..he'll go into a sleeve..or if he does get on the floor..he's poopen like there aint NO, tomorrow.
He's KING..of HIS..room..and his tail..rarely..FLUFFS....:D from being scared.
Oh..I cant wait..for you...the both..of you..SO, where..is it your moving..another part..of..Florida?:jump

[FLUFFYTAILNUT]

I just want to point out that it is not unusual at all for a squirrel to only want ONE person. Some of us :D have squirrels that love more than one person, but in MOST cases, they only love one. SO maybe Max is just being the typical squirrel. :dono
I think..it makes them..more special..IF..they only want one..person.:alright.gif :grouphug
Call..me selfish..BUT..I like....that I"M..the only one..that can, pull...his tail..or flip..him..like a pancake!!!:poke :wahoo :alright.gif
I think I'd get the ol' green..monster..if he let any one..else..do, :nono WHAT..I do..to him..!

[pamela lee]

I'm THRILLED that Baby loves NRBF as much as she loves me. He spends a LOT of time with her. It makes us just one big happy family. :D Besides that, if she didn't, it would be a VERY BIG problem considering she roams free. :sanp3
And atleast you know that if you couldn't be there to do for Baby (for what ever reason) NRBF would be able to.

[Ryleigh's new mom]

That thought has entered my mind as well........ for Max is fine with females and younger boys (my nephews that are always around are 3 & 6) and Max is fine with them (and) he loves my two year old neice.


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I found this kind of interesting, and it may give you some hope if this is indeed "mating season" or early puberty.

http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6WGC-4PFW6FT-1&_user=10&_origUdi=B6WGC-458W9MJ-6&_fmt=high&_coverDate=12%2F31%2F2007&_rdoc=1&_orig=article&_acct=C000050221&_version=1&_urlVersion=0&_userid=10&md5=4ea704adc229010e697ef7eaa3978382

[Ryleigh's new mom]

That thought has entered my mind as well........ for Max is fine with females and younger boys (my nephews that are always around are 3 & 6) and Max is fine with them (and) he loves my two year old neice.


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I found this kind of interesting, and it may give you some hope if this is indeed "mating season" or early puberty.

http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6WGC-4PFW6FT-1&_user=10&_origUdi=B6WGC-458W9MJ-6&_fmt=high&_coverDate=12%2F31%2F2007&_rdoc=1&_orig=article&_acct=C000050221&_version=1&_urlVersion=0&_userid=10&md5=4ea704adc229010e697ef7eaa3978382

[Ryleigh's new mom]

Here is some more stuff I found interesting. Notice where it says that their breeding season is in December...................I hope that this is what it turns out to be, and the aggression against your son will soon pass.:)
http://www.mwrop.org/W_Needham/EasternGraySquirrel_060220.htm

[scoobysnack]

Scooby is still completely accepting of anyone who walks into her room. I know that could change but so far she is just happy to run up and down anyone who'll let her.

She loves my hubby. I'm with gamma, I need her to love him and other people so that if for some reason I need to be away she can be happily tended to by other humans.