baby flying squirrel

[miyags]

I found a baby flying squirrel in the yard. should I leave it alone or try to save it?

 

[scriptmonkey]

If you try to save it make sure you put in your QT tank first and treat it with copper...oh wait. I would contact your local Dept of Natural Resourses or find a wild life rehabilitator in your area and let the pros handle it.

 

[JaimeAdams]

awe... it's so cute. My uncle had 3 that he raised from finding them in his barn. I don't know if the fish and game commission will care about a baby squirrel. They will most likely tell you just to leave it there.

 

[KJAG]

I'd monitor it for a couple to a few hours if you can to see if the mother comes for him, taking care to keep an eye out for cats or birds. A crow or hawk will make quick work of that thing if they see it. If not, then I'd consider it abandoned and take it to the wildlife center.

 

[miyags]

I'm going to leave it be for now,hopefully mom will come,but they are nocturnal.

 

[miyags]

I put him in a hand towel and placed it at the base of the tree I found him near. I was told to keep it warm?

 

[LbulletM]

aaaaaaand?

 

[JaimeAdams]

yeah, what's the follow up?