The von Arx Wildlife Hospital at the Conservancy of Southwest Floridais currentlytreating 21 nestling gray squirrels. “Itis baby squirrel seasonright now. Please be mindful when trimmingtreesandtending to your garden andbe aware that there may be young squirrels around the area/ground,especially after a storm,” statesLauren Barkley, Wildlife Hospital Coordinator and Rehabilitation Specialist.
Typically, baby squirrels are admitted to the von Arx Wildlife Hospital after being injured by tree trimmers unaware of nests or babies found on the ground that have fallen from their nest trees due to heavy storms. Young babies on the ground are vulnerable to predator attacks and domestic pet attacks.
There are many ways to help native squirrels and prevent injuries. Be vigilant, check your yard and fallen vegetation after a storm for nestling squirrels that may have been displaced. If you do your own lawn care and tree trimming, be sure to check trees for squirrel nests before doing any landscaping. Ensure hired lawn care companies also check trees for active nests before trimming, especially if you’ve seen squirrels in your trees. Finally, please supervise your pets while they are outside.
If you find a baby squirrel, offer immediate help; wrap the squirrel in a soft cloth and place the baby in a ventilated container. Once the nestling is safely contained, transport the animal to our wildlife hospital located at 1495 Smith Preserve Way in Naples, FL. The von Arx Wildlife Hospital is open 365 days a year from 8:00 AMto 7:00 PM.
If you find a baby animal after hours, keep the animal in a warm, dark, quiet place until the wildlife hospital is open the following morning. Never offer any food or water, this can cause serious medical complications. The von Arx Wildlife Hospital has trained animal care staff and a milk replacer formulated specifically for squirrels. Ensuring an injured or orphaned squirrel receives immediate care from professionals gives the baby the best chance for survival and minimizes suffering. Call 239-262-2273 for any questions regarding injured or orphaned native wildlife.
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