The ABC's of SYRINGES!
Syringe 101!
THis is one of the most important tools in raising a baby squirrel....
I am showing the difference between the cheap big yucky killing syringe and the right one!
The syringe pictured with a big black bulbous eraser looking plunger is DANGEROUS and junk!
THese are DISPOSABLE and meant to be used once and for medicine basically. They will work in a pinch, but after a few uses, they stick. Even after appling oil, they will stick...they are made from inferior rubber(?) and will kill baby sqs! TRUST ME PLEASE!
THe one with the tiny black O-ring is correct!
Also SIZE...
never think that bigger is better...bad thinking...DUMB kills!
Big Kills!
...big syringes cannot be controlled as well....
you will end up pushing too much formula...and this will lead to aspiration pnuemonia!
ASk the experienced rehabbers here what they use...
they will tell you a 1cc O-ring syringe...even when the sq is 6 months old!
I always use 1 cc o-ring syringe myself...no deviation, NEVER!
I also have an 8 year old CODAN 1 cc syringe...some syringes will not die...and CODAN lettering stays legible...
Oversized & cheap syringes kill!
Nipples are optional, but I personally use a silicon nipple!
They are reusable...but should be removed when squirrel starts biting. They can be fatal if shallowed!
Thanks for using the right tools!
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