Bug bite infection? HELP!

[Tashahaven]

Omg! I just watched the video and am beside myself SPEECHLESS! How amazing they were able to help her and you AND get those AWFUL, HORRIBLE things out of that tiny sweet baby! I am SO HAPPY THEY ARE GONE! PLEASE tell me this strong, vibrant, sweet little soul is doing better! What a fighter! I can’t IMAGINE the discomfort and (at the same time) relief she must have felt when they were removed. I desperately hope to see an update soon on how this one is doing.

Dang. I am literally without words!!!

💞💓💗💖💕❤️💙💜💔🖤💛💚❣️🧡💘💝💌💟❤️*🔥🫀🤍🤎🫶🏼❤️*🩹😘🥰😍

[Charley Chuckles]

❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏

[Tashahaven]

I have NOT been able to stop thinking of this sweet little one! Any updates??

What a fighter!

[kastillo]

!!!!OK SQUEEPLE!!!! I'm sooooo very sorry it's taken me so long to give you all the update. The babies are doing great and they are so sweet!!
I was so worried for awhile there. I wish I was confident enough to have done this myself, but my vet is great and I am grateful 🙏 ❤
I've named them Nadie and Tuktuk and they are about 7 weeks now. Just moved them up to their midsized cage.
Thank you ALL for your concerns, prayers, advice and help. I forgot how much I loved this board.
I'll get some pictures later...yall know how hard it is to get a clear picture of moving squees!!🤣


Soooo....
Here's a couple videos.🙂

https://youtube.com/shorts/Nk-cPcUW0hQ?feature=share

https://youtu.be/Eu2cAYc2u7U

[SamtheSquirrel2018]

!!!!OK SQUEEPLE!!!! I'm sooooo very sorry it's taken me so long to give you all the update. The babies are doing great and they are so sweet!!
I was so worried for awhile there. I wish I was confident enough to have done this myself, but my vet is great and I am grateful 🙏 ❤
I've named them Nadie and Tuktuk and they are about 7 weeks now. Just moved them up to their midsized cage.
Thank you ALL for your concerns, prayers, advice and help. I forgot how much I loved this board.
I'll get some pictures later...yall know how hard it is to get a clear picture of moving squees!

Thank you Kastillo for your update! I'm glad your Little Ones are doing well! The video of Nadie and Tuktuk eating together is beyond cute! Good job and please keep on with the updates! Are your plans for a soft release?
Regards,
SamtheSquirrel

[Tashahaven]

YAY!! Thank you for the update! They look great!

you’re a pro with the one handed, two squee feeding!

💕💕

Such cuties!

[kastillo]

Yes these 2 cuties that I have grown so attached to are going through a nice slow soft release process I already have the outdoor cage and plenty of woods. These 2 little ones have my heart and I'm going to do everything possible for them to have a safe and happy release with a long healthy life in the trees.

[Tashahaven]

It’s IMPOSSIBLE not to fall in love with them! The love and bond shared between human and squirrel is one of a kind! I hope you continue to keep us updated along the way 🥰

[kastillo]

The thread can be moved to the bots specific ailment information... I think updating the thread title to read something like "Bot Flies in Pinkies: Yes, that DOES happen!" would be good... but I'll ask you to suggest a new title?

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

I have been an admin for a while but have never done a sticky but will give it a go after we know the new thread title....

It would be an honor for Nadie and Tuktuk! And, of course me 😉😊

[kastillo]

YAY!! Thank you for the update! They look great!

you’re a pro with the one handed, two squee feeding!

💕💕

Such cuties!

I had to develop that technique when I have had 3 or more babies all wanting to eat at the same time. Thank you for the compliment ☺

[kastillo]

Nadie and Tuktuk says hello!

[Tashahaven]

Awe! They grow so fast! Looking good!

[SamtheSquirrel2018]

Nadie and Tuktuk says hello!

Look at those beautiful little Squirrels! Thanks Kastillo!
Regards,
SamtheSquirrel

[Chirps]

Just seeing this, LOVE the videos! So precious!

[kastillo]

Happy September We've graduated to the big condo and are a few weeks away from going to the soft release cage!!
-Nadie & Tuktuk 🐿🐿

[kastillo]

Hello SQUEEPLES!!!
Nadie and Tuktuk went to the SRC... self released 2 weeks early. Nadie was immediately building a nest above the cage in a tree while lazy little brother, Tuktuk, was exploring the ground eating dirt, 😅🤣😂

Here is a couple videos. More to come!

https://youtu.be/xDwDUK1xXaM?feature=shared

https://youtube.com/shorts/_oQ6shDnziA?feature=shared

[Summerc25]

Well, my main veterinarian says take them out or they will surely die but the surgery could prove fatal too. So that was a gut punch today. I mean, I kinda already knew that, but to here her say it... cried on the way home from her office.. I am so in love with these two. Just like I always get.
I called my other vet who wants to look at them Monday. Says he's "intrigued " by the case. He's young, eager, and has worked with me squirrels and other wildlife in the past.
Other than that, they're eating, pooping, and sleeping, and the d*mn bots are growing. And I just keep praying and doing my best for them.
Edit: bloat on girl is clearing up.

I'm so sorry to bust in on your thread because I don't know anything about bot flies, but did you say you are in South Alabama? I am in Central Alabama and no vets here will look at a hurt baby I have and there are no longer rehabbers nearby. Could you pm me the names of the vets you use? I am definitely willing to drive my little guy to someone. Sending prayers for your little babies �� Just realized this is an old post. I'm still reading. Lord I must need to go to bed. So glad they are ok!

[SamtheSquirrel2018]

Hello SQUEEPLES!!!
Nadie and Tuktuk went to the SRC... self released 2 weeks early. Nadie was immediately building a nest above the cage in a tree while lazy little brother, Tuktuk, was exploring the ground eating dirt, 😅🤣😂

Here is a couple videos. More to come!

Thank you so much for the update on Nadie and Tuktuk and for the videos! W'ell be anxiously awaiting the "more to come!" You did a great job with these Little Ones! Those are two very special Squirrels!
Regards,
SamtheSquirrel

[kastillo]

TUKTUK IS SEXUALLY MATURE, MATING, AND
STILL VISITING EVERYDAY!!
NADIE went wild and she may be one of the females I still see, but I can't be sure. I released 4 boys and 4 girls total 2023.

https://youtu.be/xDwDUK1xXaM?si=Azn77SncYeKIuNoe

https://youtu.be/QgZSEEZhWTE?si=j19SB-Jb4Mln6ClX

https://youtube.com/shorts/aPm_AXKGt...YBXu6uwE3mqfBn

Another set of boys released 2023: Roy and Skid

https://youtube.com/shorts/H-hs5ZZ8z...Cx8M8dRAUiqZF5

[SamtheSquirrel2018]

Hello again Kastillo:
Thank you for your update! You did a great job with your Little Ones! Please keep on Rehabbing and please stay in touch on TSB!
Regards,
SamtheSquirrel;