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 rogue gray squirrel has been terrorizing a neighborhood in Vermont. One resident says he was shoveling snow when the squirrel jumped onto his back three separate times, scratching and clawing him before he finally managed to chase it away. At least two other people on the street have been attacked as well.

One victim is being treated for exposure to rabies, although Vermont’s chief veterinarian says there’s never been a case of a squirrel passing rabies to a human. He says that it’s likely that the squirrel isn’t rabid, but may have been kept as a pet and lost its fear of humans. The squirrel might “go ballistic” when it meets people it doesn’t recognize.

Snakes are scary. Venomous snakes are even scarier. Do you know the difference? Here at Wildlife Solutions we’ve put together a venomous snake guide that will help you distinguish which snakes you should run from and which ones you should just jump on a chair when you see. Send an email to info@wildlifesolutions.com in order to receive your very own venomous snake guide in the mail.

Check out the Free Venomous Snake Guide video, here.

An Edmon, Oklahoma, woman, this past weekend, was minding her business, getting herself together in the bathroom, when suddenly heard a noise coming from her toilet.  As the home owner raised the toilet lit, she lets out a piercing scream and slams the lid shut!

The woman rushes for the nearet phone and calls 911.

What in the world could have made this Oklahoman native act as if her life was in danger?

A squirrel.

That’s right, a squirrel.

The woman found the furry creature nestled in the warm toilet waters, looking for ways to escape the cold Oklahoma winter.

As soon as the police arrrived, they found the animal dazed and confused, but, luckily, they were able to caputre it and release it back to the wild, errr, the park across the street.

While this story ended with no casualties, we can’t let our guard down when it comes to our animal neighbors.  They, too, are looking to stay warm this winter, so please remember to seal all entry points in your home and keep your family safe against furry intruders.

If you ever have an animal issue, remember to call the experts at 1-800-2-GO-WILD.

When rodents and animals get into homes and businesses, one of the first concerns that come to mind is usually, “what diseases might this animal have?” Well, we’ve begun to answer that question… and it’s a scary answer. We’ve recently finished drafting a resource called, “Health Concerns Associated with Rodents and Wildlife.” It helps shed light on the many diseases that can be contracted, both directly and indirectly from rodents and wildlife. For instance, birds alone can pass along over 90 different diseases. Pretty scary, isn’t it?

In Palm Beach County, Florida, a single otter has completely terorized a quiet neighborhood with his aggressive behavior.  According to the Miami Herald, the animal has attacked three people and may be rabid.

This incident is a clear-cut reason to never approach or attempt to handle a wild animal.  The risk of being bitten and infected with a disease is too great!

Accroding to published reprots, over 250,000 Americans are attached every year, due to an encounter with a wild animal. 

The professionals at Wildlife Solutions are trained to handle any situation, especially one like the wild otter in South Florida. 

Remember, always call a professional when dealing with a wild animal; don’t leave your safety up to chance.

This is just a friendly reminder about the amazing work done daily by our friends at Keeper of the Wild in South Carolina. When you have a chance, check them out at www.keeperofthewild.com. They’re truly wonderful people who dedicate their lives to saving orphaned and injured wildlife.

That’s right, a newly discovered lizard species has the science community buzzing with excitement.      Isn’t it funny how mother nature works?  This creature, for all intents and purposes, can never die out. 

Personally, I think it is cool to look at how many different species of animals are living among us here on planet Earth, and how we  as humans know very little about the divertisy and possibilities that are on the horizon as we learn and discover more about our earthly neighbors.

If you want to read the story, click here.

A lot of people ask us how to do your own home inspection. The answer isn’t always so cut and dry. While it’s definitely a good idea to do periodic walks around your home or business to check for possible damage or entry ways, there are also other ways that animals can get into your home that are much more difficult to spot. Rodents and wildlife have been known to enter into homes through chimneys, soffits, and various other structural damages. As always, if you hear noises or suspect an animal has made it’s way into your home, call a professional as soon as possible.

Have any of you ever had an issue with bats?  I have…  And while they can gross you out, at the same time, they are a very interesting species of animal. 

Here is some interesting information on bats.

Here is an article that speaks to the intelligence of wild animals.  The hyena displays several human-like characteristics; but, remember, they are still wild and we at Wildlife Solutions do not recommend confronting a wild animal….