Lumpy squirrel

Sharon

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No, this is not about squirrel stew gravy. :lol:

For the past week I've seen this squirrel in my yard that is missing some fur along it's back and sides. It has at least 5 quarter-sized (or larger) tumors where most of the fur is missing. The tumors are not oozing, nor does the bare skin look damaged. I just saw it drinking from my birdbath so I got a better look at it today than yesterday. I don't have a pic yet.

I've seen zillions of squirrels but never one like this. I've researched squirrel diseases and couldn't find anything that looked like what this squirrel has. Right now, I'm concerned that whatever it has might be contagious and either Mr. Bear or the birds might get it. Other than the lack of fur and the lumps it acts as normal as the other squirrels in the yard.

I need help from the nutty animal kooks... will you come get my squirrel and take him to the freak show, please. :flowers:
 
Bonehead

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Could be a "worble" from a fly strike. We had a rabbit that developed one of these. Eventually the slug sized latva will crawl out to start the bot fly cycle all over again. You shouls actually see a hole that the larve breathes through. Pretty disgusting.
 
Tinkerbell

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I know bot flies can cause that. (Google "Squirrel parasites"). But I don't think that's it, since the spots aren't bumpy. There are pictures on some of these websites.

Also, what about Mange? This is apparently due to mites and dogs can get it. It's treatable from what I read. I'm not sure how it's spread - maybe actual contact with the squirrel. Google "mange in squirrels" and a bunch of articles come up about it. Too many to list here!

Hope you figure it out. :flowers:
 
Sharon

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Bonehead said:
Could be a "worble" from a fly strike. We had a rabbit that developed one of these. Eventually the slug sized latva will crawl out to start the bot fly cycle all over again. You shouls actually see a hole that the larve breathes through. Pretty disgusting.
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Ewww... http://botfly.ifas.ufl.edu/ My squirrel looks like the one on the right.

It's a toss up right now. http://botfly.ifas.ufl.edu/fibroma/fibrappr.htm

The tumors look more like the squirrel on the left (plus fur loss). I don't see the bot openings but I'm not getting too close to it. I'll take a better look next time I see it.

Thanks.
 
BS Gal

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Bonehead said:
Could be a "worble" from a fly strike. We had a rabbit that developed one of these. Eventually the slug sized latva will crawl out to start the bot fly cycle all over again. You shouls actually see a hole that the larve breathes through. Pretty disgusting.
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Okay. ewwwwwwwwww. :barf:
 
Sharon

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I just saw lumpy squirrel and all but one of the warbles have hatched. This pic (not very good) was taken about a week ago.
 

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Nickel

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Sharon said:
I just saw lumpy squirrel and all but one of the warbles have hatched. This pic (not very good) was taken about a week ago.
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Poor little Gremlin. :lol:
 
virgovictoria

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Sharon said:
Ewww... http://botfly.ifas.ufl.edu/ My squirrel looks like the one on the right.

It's a toss up right now. http://botfly.ifas.ufl.edu/fibroma/fibrappr.htm

The tumors look more like the squirrel on the left (plus fur loss). I don't see the bot openings but I'm not getting too close to it. I'll take a better look next time I see it.

Thanks.
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I feel like I'm going to contract it, just by looking at it. :barf: :dead: I would have to find a way to be rid of that squirrel in my yard, ASAP.

Or move. :yay: :lmao:
 
Cowgirl

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I took a worble out of a kitten once. :barf: I have seen lots of gross animal things...but that was by far, the worst.
 
Beelzebaby666

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Dang, I thought this thread was about Lugnut for some reason:shrug:


I hate those tree rats, but that is soo sad. And gross:barf:
 
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