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    Default Bot Fly

    I have a just released squirrel that has come back with bot fly. It looks so bad. I am unable to catch him, I can get very near him while he eats. My question is, do I get a have a heart trap and then take him to my vet? That would be so stressful for him. Or do I just let it go?

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    Default Re: Bot Fly

    Let it go unless it is in an area (like the throat, as an example) that may compromise them. The stress of capture, vet trip, removal is worse than the bot IMO.

    Bots looks terrifyingly horrible, but they look much worse than they actual impact they have. Of course, too many bots (6 or more?) are threatening, and those in susceptible areas...

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    Default Re: Bot Fly

    Thanks so much for your reply. I am just going to leave it alone. I don’t want to stress the little guy.

    Thanks again!

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    Default Re: Bot Fly

    We get those darn things here from around June through September😞
    I even had one that was on top of a squirrels head ugg but he is now healed.
    I've found many bots in my pool and they go bye bye😉
    Unfortunately don't know anything to prevent them🤔
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