My mom always tells me that squirrels are dangerous, but they don't appear to be dangerous to me. Is she just crazy?Are squirrels dangerous?
No your mom is not crazy. Squirrels are wild animals, and like any wild animal can be unpredictable and dangerous. They can also carry rabies.Are squirrels dangerous?
Totally! We are thousands of times more dangerous to them than they are to us!!
Is your mom afraid of squirrels? If she is, next time she asks you to do something, tell her, ';I'd rather jump out of a tenth-story plate-glass window being chased by rabid, chainsaw-of-doom-wielding squirrels.'; That should freak her out.
if you catch one wether its in a trap or w.e and try to grab it, they can be very mean, i know a lady whos pet squirell went crazy on her and sent her to the ER but ne ways in the wild you probably wont get a chance to get close enough to them to get hurt bc they are quick to run up the tree
Squirrels are cute- But even the 'tamer' ones are wild creatures. They have those long strong claws for climbing, and strong jaws and sharp teeth for cracking open nuts. A squirrel that is frightened or has rabies for instance is very dangerous.
They can be.
Although the ones in Valentines Park are hilarious and fat :D They're trained to come up to you and stuff. Really cute. ^_^
But yeah, wild ones are dangerous -_-
Catch one and see if it doesn't take your finger off!
No lie, it happened to my husband's uncle in Missouri when he was around 9 years old.
i know theres a squirrels in asia that can take down a cobra and hold em down.
Depends if the squirrel is wild, than yes. But If a pet squirrel,
than probably.
your mom not crazy but she care you, yeah wild squirrels are dangerous, it bite
Very! don't feed them, They will attack and can have rabies.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Can squirrels eat the kind of can corn that we eat?
they would probably enjoy it a great deal, all that sugar would hype them up. Although there wouldn't bee much nutritionally great for anyone eating them.Can squirrels eat the kind of can corn that we eat?
yea but make shure that if u try too feed it... try putting it in a nature color like green for grass or brown for dirt.... it make the squirrels feel more like its ok to eat if it has a natural feel to it.
hope this helps youCan squirrels eat the kind of can corn that we eat?
You might try some canned corn that has no salt added.
They may not like it, but it should not hurt them if they eat it.
They may have a hard time opening the can.
yea but make shure that if u try too feed it... try putting it in a nature color like green for grass or brown for dirt.... it make the squirrels feel more like its ok to eat if it has a natural feel to it.
hope this helps youCan squirrels eat the kind of can corn that we eat?
You might try some canned corn that has no salt added.
They may not like it, but it should not hurt them if they eat it.
They may have a hard time opening the can.
Do squirrels like college campuses or something?
- I've been to a few college campuses on the East Coast and they all had a lot of squirrels and more than what you would see in a neighborhoodDo squirrels like college campuses or something?
It's actually because they're imitating the mating behaviors of college students, and thus reproducing more rapidly. If we mixed in tiny little condoms with the the peanuts we toss to them, this problem would quickly go away.Do squirrels like college campuses or something?
Oak trees. And there are a lot of nuts on college campuses. If there is any logical explanation, the trees are planted en mass instead of varieties. And oak trees live a long time, requiring little maintenance. And there is little to no vehicular traffic so the squirrels have a safe environment to live. The students probably feed them too, which attracts more squirrels. A constant food source and a good neighborhood. I'd want to live there too if I were a squirrel. The architecture is aesthetically pleasing. Perhaps we have squirrels with good taste.
More acorns I guess :-)
Definetly...Either they are the smartest animals in the world or its the very messy and clumsy students who leave tons of garbage and food everywhere. THey are everywhere though and almost look like freshman scurrying to class early in the morning...
It's actually because they're imitating the mating behaviors of college students, and thus reproducing more rapidly. If we mixed in tiny little condoms with the the peanuts we toss to them, this problem would quickly go away.Do squirrels like college campuses or something?
Oak trees. And there are a lot of nuts on college campuses. If there is any logical explanation, the trees are planted en mass instead of varieties. And oak trees live a long time, requiring little maintenance. And there is little to no vehicular traffic so the squirrels have a safe environment to live. The students probably feed them too, which attracts more squirrels. A constant food source and a good neighborhood. I'd want to live there too if I were a squirrel. The architecture is aesthetically pleasing. Perhaps we have squirrels with good taste.
More acorns I guess :-)
Definetly...Either they are the smartest animals in the world or its the very messy and clumsy students who leave tons of garbage and food everywhere. THey are everywhere though and almost look like freshman scurrying to class early in the morning...
Are Squirrels specifically mentioned in the Bible or Koran?
And I mean specifically mentioned by species. Just curious.Are Squirrels specifically mentioned in the Bible or Koran?
No- but I think they show God has a sense of humor.
They are such weird, funny creatures. I think they deliberately harrass my dog. They will hang on the screen door, knowing the dog can't get through it and torment her.Are Squirrels specifically mentioned in the Bible or Koran?
Not by name no.
http://www.themodernreligion.com/misc/an鈥?/a>
Theres a bunch of sources in animals in general in the Quran and Islam tho.
Because there are detailed verses on how some animals function and etc.
http://www.islamicity.com/Science/QuranA鈥?/a>
Squirrels are not mentioned by species, but they do fit in the prohibited foods as having paws rather than hooves.
Leviticus 11:27
Of the animals that walk on all fours, those that have paws are unclean.
Since I do not follow the kosher food laws, too bad for squirrels. I may get one or two for dinner tonight since you have stirred them up in my mind..
No
No, not mentioned anywhere in the Bible.
Sorry.. i could only found rabbit and guinea-pig in the Bible.. I dont know is that has the same species or not.
But i found it so hard to look up at the Koran.. i thought it contains more about human rights and law..
The squirrels are coming!
are you nuts??.......get it??
Bible no
Quran =could be
In the Bible...hmmm... I'm not really sure...I think not
As in the Koran, I can't answer you, I don't know...
No, they are not.
Therefore, squirrels must not exist.
Sorry to disprove your existence, my little rodent friend.
No- but I think they show God has a sense of humor.
They are such weird, funny creatures. I think they deliberately harrass my dog. They will hang on the screen door, knowing the dog can't get through it and torment her.Are Squirrels specifically mentioned in the Bible or Koran?
Not by name no.
http://www.themodernreligion.com/misc/an鈥?/a>
Theres a bunch of sources in animals in general in the Quran and Islam tho.
Because there are detailed verses on how some animals function and etc.
http://www.islamicity.com/Science/QuranA鈥?/a>
Squirrels are not mentioned by species, but they do fit in the prohibited foods as having paws rather than hooves.
Leviticus 11:27
Of the animals that walk on all fours, those that have paws are unclean.
Since I do not follow the kosher food laws, too bad for squirrels. I may get one or two for dinner tonight since you have stirred them up in my mind..
No
No, not mentioned anywhere in the Bible.
Sorry.. i could only found rabbit and guinea-pig in the Bible.. I dont know is that has the same species or not.
But i found it so hard to look up at the Koran.. i thought it contains more about human rights and law..
The squirrels are coming!
are you nuts??.......get it??
Bible no
Quran =could be
In the Bible...hmmm... I'm not really sure...I think not
As in the Koran, I can't answer you, I don't know...
No, they are not.
Therefore, squirrels must not exist.
Sorry to disprove your existence, my little rodent friend.
Aaaauuugggghhhh!!! Squirrels?
Any ideas for keeping squirrels from digging out the bulbs from my garden? Aside from staking out my beds with a pellet gun or slingshot....Aaaauuugggghhhh!!! Squirrels?
I had the same problem a few years back. This sounds a little weird, but after I did this it was ';bye bye squirrels.'; What you do is take a container of cayenne pepper and sprinkle it over the garden. Don't worry, it won't harm the plants or the squirrels. Whenever the squirrels dig through your garden it will be like snorting cayenne pepper up their noses. This obviously causes irritation, and they will leave like that. Hot sauce will have the same affect with causing irritation, but when the liquid soaks through the soil I noticed that it had a negative outcome on some of my plants. I would just go with the pepper.Aaaauuugggghhhh!!! Squirrels?
squirrels are super cute!!!
I have an idea, at places like lowes, home depot, %26amp; walmart... they have these thing that r squirrel feeders that u put on the ground %26amp; they get on and it is super fun 2 watch! its so cute, jus put it near ur garden, %26amp; they should go after it instead =)
When you plant your bulbs, get some hardware cloth with about one inch squares, and when you dig the hole place the hardware cloth over the bulbs and cover with dirt. The hardware cloth is not cloth, it is like fencing with small holes. you can get it at any hardware store. You will have to cut it with snippers for each bunch of bulbs that you plant. The squirrels can't chew through it though. Good luck, pain in the butt, aren't they?
Pellet guns or a Slingshot!?How nice--they are creatures,too,who feel pain like we do.
Plant daffodil bulbs,instead next autumn--animals dislike the taste of them.
You can place moth balls around the flower beds. You can also make a mixture to spray on the flowers.
1 small bottle hot sauce
1 gallon water
1 tsp mild dish liquid (helps the mix stay on the plants)
Blend blood meal into the soil around the bulbs to deter squirrels from digging and eating the bulbs. Voles are bigger problems for me 'cause the little beggars tunnel for them from underneath. Be sure to mulch it or it may attract dogs, racoons or others.
The trick for me is to plant them deep enough, at least 8 inches down. Another good deterrent is to put about an inch of gravel over the bulbs before you finish filling the hole in. The bulbs will grow through it OK, but the squirrels won't want to dig in it.
Plant covers are also effective against squirrel damage to bulbs. Chicken wire flat on the soil marks the planting site and prevents digging.
A diluted solution of hot sauce (one tablespoon hot sauce to one gallon water) misted on the soil and bulbs is another effective deterrent.
I believe squirrels get blamed for much that voles may be doing. Voles are rodents, eating both plant material and some insects. The Townsend meadow vole makes tunnels but also cruises on the soil surface. The little creeping meadow vole is more apt to stay underground, often sharing mole tunnels.
As insectivores, moles eat worms, slugs and bugs, including many garden pests. Though they favor prey that moves, moles also relish slug eggs, juicy tidbits that look rather like pop beads. Though plants seldom attract foraging moles, an occasional Townsend's mole may eat tulip bulbs. However, most moles will refuse them even when the bulbs are offered to them in cages.cleansing products
I had the same problem a few years back. This sounds a little weird, but after I did this it was ';bye bye squirrels.'; What you do is take a container of cayenne pepper and sprinkle it over the garden. Don't worry, it won't harm the plants or the squirrels. Whenever the squirrels dig through your garden it will be like snorting cayenne pepper up their noses. This obviously causes irritation, and they will leave like that. Hot sauce will have the same affect with causing irritation, but when the liquid soaks through the soil I noticed that it had a negative outcome on some of my plants. I would just go with the pepper.Aaaauuugggghhhh!!! Squirrels?
squirrels are super cute!!!
I have an idea, at places like lowes, home depot, %26amp; walmart... they have these thing that r squirrel feeders that u put on the ground %26amp; they get on and it is super fun 2 watch! its so cute, jus put it near ur garden, %26amp; they should go after it instead =)
When you plant your bulbs, get some hardware cloth with about one inch squares, and when you dig the hole place the hardware cloth over the bulbs and cover with dirt. The hardware cloth is not cloth, it is like fencing with small holes. you can get it at any hardware store. You will have to cut it with snippers for each bunch of bulbs that you plant. The squirrels can't chew through it though. Good luck, pain in the butt, aren't they?
Pellet guns or a Slingshot!?How nice--they are creatures,too,who feel pain like we do.
Plant daffodil bulbs,instead next autumn--animals dislike the taste of them.
You can place moth balls around the flower beds. You can also make a mixture to spray on the flowers.
1 small bottle hot sauce
1 gallon water
1 tsp mild dish liquid (helps the mix stay on the plants)
Blend blood meal into the soil around the bulbs to deter squirrels from digging and eating the bulbs. Voles are bigger problems for me 'cause the little beggars tunnel for them from underneath. Be sure to mulch it or it may attract dogs, racoons or others.
The trick for me is to plant them deep enough, at least 8 inches down. Another good deterrent is to put about an inch of gravel over the bulbs before you finish filling the hole in. The bulbs will grow through it OK, but the squirrels won't want to dig in it.
Plant covers are also effective against squirrel damage to bulbs. Chicken wire flat on the soil marks the planting site and prevents digging.
A diluted solution of hot sauce (one tablespoon hot sauce to one gallon water) misted on the soil and bulbs is another effective deterrent.
I believe squirrels get blamed for much that voles may be doing. Voles are rodents, eating both plant material and some insects. The Townsend meadow vole makes tunnels but also cruises on the soil surface. The little creeping meadow vole is more apt to stay underground, often sharing mole tunnels.
As insectivores, moles eat worms, slugs and bugs, including many garden pests. Though they favor prey that moves, moles also relish slug eggs, juicy tidbits that look rather like pop beads. Though plants seldom attract foraging moles, an occasional Townsend's mole may eat tulip bulbs. However, most moles will refuse them even when the bulbs are offered to them in cages.
Is a gamo air gun have good accuracy for shooting targets and squirrels?
Yes. Make sure you have the type that shoots 1000 fps if you are hunting squirrels. .22 caliber helps for hunting, too. If you can't kill with one shot, it just becomes cruel.
With a halfway decent scope, you can have great accuracy. Some folks say gamo isn't up to the level of beeman or RWS. They are right, but for the price, gamo is ok.
With a halfway decent scope, you can have great accuracy. Some folks say gamo isn't up to the level of beeman or RWS. They are right, but for the price, gamo is ok.
How do I get rid of squirrels?
what kind of poison can I use to kill squirrelsHow do I get rid of squirrels?
If you are talking about reducing the population in the yard the best approach would be to use a HavaHart live trap #1040..it looks too big but you will have better results than with the smaller ';squirrel sized'; traps..personal suggestion would to just transplant the trap into a garbage can full of water for about five minutes... If you are talking about rats in the attic, there really isn't a good toxin that they make for them, though if you take regular rat bait and pulverize it, then mix with equal parts of peanut butter they will readily consume that. You are unable to place the baits in a protected station as you would when dealing with rats so only use the bait up in the attic, but note if you have squirrels in the attic more than likely they are nesting in the attic so there is more of a chance of the animal dieing up there than with rats.How do I get rid of squirrels?
Try to use electronics instead of poison. You can buy a plug in device for mice that works very well on most small rodents.I tried this on my Father's home in rural Cape Breton ( chipmunk heaven ) and while he was away for the winter months, so were the squirrels and chipmunks. I feel so bad when I think of a small creature suffering a smashed foot or neck or trying to escape one of those awful glue traps.Making them not want to be there is so much more humane than slaughtering then. Look carefully at the word humane and consider what it means and its derivative.
If you are talking about reducing the population in the yard the best approach would be to use a HavaHart live trap #1040..it looks too big but you will have better results than with the smaller ';squirrel sized'; traps..personal suggestion would to just transplant the trap into a garbage can full of water for about five minutes... If you are talking about rats in the attic, there really isn't a good toxin that they make for them, though if you take regular rat bait and pulverize it, then mix with equal parts of peanut butter they will readily consume that. You are unable to place the baits in a protected station as you would when dealing with rats so only use the bait up in the attic, but note if you have squirrels in the attic more than likely they are nesting in the attic so there is more of a chance of the animal dieing up there than with rats.How do I get rid of squirrels?
Try to use electronics instead of poison. You can buy a plug in device for mice that works very well on most small rodents.I tried this on my Father's home in rural Cape Breton ( chipmunk heaven ) and while he was away for the winter months, so were the squirrels and chipmunks. I feel so bad when I think of a small creature suffering a smashed foot or neck or trying to escape one of those awful glue traps.Making them not want to be there is so much more humane than slaughtering then. Look carefully at the word humane and consider what it means and its derivative.
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