I was blind and now I see. I did some research after my rabies comment really "irked" ManiacalSquirrel and found that yes, it's really raccoons here in southern CA that pose a rabies threat. Squirrels? Not so much. Fear them not, people.
(Though, Manical Squirrel I must say that your botfly infection diagnosis doesn't necessarily account for this squirrel's erratic behavior. I think he is clearly playing with that stuffed animal. It think "having fun" might be an alternate diagnosis.)
Thanks, Piwarefilmmaker, for considering the facts in my comment. Most people (particularly on YT) would simply scoff at me, make a nasty retort, or just ignore.
Regarding the cause of the erratic behavior, I'll admit, you may be right; squirrels are very frisky little critters that often seem to get sporadic bursts of energy. Though intense itching IS a common cause for erratic behavior in squirrels, (at least, that's what I've assumed from my personal observations and research.)
It really irks me when people automatically assume squirrels are vicious, "rabies-infested varmints". . . For your information, it is a common misconception that squirrels often get rabies. It is in fact EXTREMELY rare for a squirrel to catch and transmit rabies, and they have not been known to cause rabies in humans within the United States. The squirrel in this video obviously has a botfly infection, which causes it extreme itching and erratic behavior like this due to very irritating sores.
To nanogear1: Yes, birdseed pilfering is a very common "squirrel problem". :)
If you're really serious about bird watching and don't want the squirrels toying with your feeder, I recommend finding a Squirrel-Proof birdfeeder (you can find them at most hardware stores and Walmarts). It makes it impossible for the squirrels to get at the birdseed, and after a few tries they will most likely give up and go for the dropped seeds on the ground.
doesn't matter, had sex.
jonnieblaze 1 month ago
I have never seen a squirrel go all ninja on a stuffed animal before. Wonder what it would do if the stuffed animal had a squeaky?
FuzzyWuzzyAnipals 1 month ago
Squirrels are funny creatures.
luvgnr 7 months ago
i think it is hilarious at the very end when he squirrel looks at u that is freaking hilarius yo
SuperShreddar 2 years ago
i think squirres r awesome they r sooo cute
SuperShreddar 2 years ago
I was blind and now I see. I did some research after my rabies comment really "irked" ManiacalSquirrel and found that yes, it's really raccoons here in southern CA that pose a rabies threat. Squirrels? Not so much. Fear them not, people.
(Though, Manical Squirrel I must say that your botfly infection diagnosis doesn't necessarily account for this squirrel's erratic behavior. I think he is clearly playing with that stuffed animal. It think "having fun" might be an alternate diagnosis.)
piwarefilmmaker 2 years ago
Thanks, Piwarefilmmaker, for considering the facts in my comment. Most people (particularly on YT) would simply scoff at me, make a nasty retort, or just ignore.
Regarding the cause of the erratic behavior, I'll admit, you may be right; squirrels are very frisky little critters that often seem to get sporadic bursts of energy. Though intense itching IS a common cause for erratic behavior in squirrels, (at least, that's what I've assumed from my personal observations and research.)
ManiacalSquirrel 2 years ago
its even rare for wild coytotes to have rabies, although it happens once in awhile.
thediscgolfkid 2 years ago
It really irks me when people automatically assume squirrels are vicious, "rabies-infested varmints". . . For your information, it is a common misconception that squirrels often get rabies. It is in fact EXTREMELY rare for a squirrel to catch and transmit rabies, and they have not been known to cause rabies in humans within the United States. The squirrel in this video obviously has a botfly infection, which causes it extreme itching and erratic behavior like this due to very irritating sores.
ManiacalSquirrel 2 years ago
Wow.
I actually like squirrels,exept for the part that they ALWAYS find a way to eat from my bird feeder.
nanogear1 2 years ago
To nanogear1: Yes, birdseed pilfering is a very common "squirrel problem". :)
If you're really serious about bird watching and don't want the squirrels toying with your feeder, I recommend finding a Squirrel-Proof birdfeeder (you can find them at most hardware stores and Walmarts). It makes it impossible for the squirrels to get at the birdseed, and after a few tries they will most likely give up and go for the dropped seeds on the ground.
ManiacalSquirrel 2 years ago