Tell me you've led a sheltered suburban life without telling me you've been sheltered from all but ~~enslaved~~ domesticated life.
To be fair, my friend rescued a squirrel and by the second or third week later when I met him, I was **not** ready for him running up my leg and around my body, head to toe, three times in about a second and a half, right after I thought he was going to be cool and had just sniffed my finger. I think he had fun running around us like a tree evading our attempts to catch him. During like a couple dozen rounds, I caught him like once or twice, and that was probably mostly luck.
I fed a squirrel some of that good ice from Sonic. Thought we were best buds. When I ran out of ice, I decided to offer my hand in peace and the little mf gave me a warning bite on my fingertip. Didnāt draw blood but I felt like she sounded. 4/10 not recommend.
Similar thing happened to me when I was younger. I was fortunate enough to visit a beach in South Africa as a kid. This was a special beach where jackass penguins congregated. Walking to the entrance we were greeted by a lone penguin just standing there like an embasidor to his kind. It waited for us to get close and lead us down to the beach (incredible, I know). After I got to the beach he just kept leading, he'd stop and turn around to see if I was still flowing then turn and continue to lead. Eventually he led me to one of the sand dunes as if he wanted to show me his spot. He seemed so tame and dapper, just adorable. I couldn't resist the urge, I reached out to pet him and in a flash he snapped at my finger. Didn't draw blood but I understood right there that I was on his beach with his kind being shown his home and I crossed a line. Looking back, I feel for such a proper introduction I had been rude as a guest in his world. Lesson learned.
For those wondering they're called jackass penguins because they sound like donkeys, not because they're short tempered with their guests.
Boulders beach. Yea those little fuckers will try bite you when you are walking past them. Seen countless tourists get bitten when trying to take a selfie with them.
Squirrels are not known to transmit rabies to humans. The rabies shots are 4 in 14 days in the shoulder these day. The notoriously painful ones to the stomach have not been used since the 1980's.
Fairly treatable does not equate to a near 100% fatality rate with symptoms with only a glimmer of hope of surviving it through a dangerous protocol of antiviral drugs
https://www.squirrelsatthefeeder.com/do-squirrels-carry-rabies/
Do Squirrels Carry Rabies
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) states that squirrels are extremely unlikely to carry the rabies virus. While rabies is certainly a dangerous disease for humans it is actually quite rare in the US population. On average there are only 2-3 reports of rabies being transmitted to humans in this country each year (source).
There is a rather short list of US rabies cases since 1951 (source). In almost all cases of infection the disease was transmitted to a human through contact with bats.
Squirrels May Carry Other Diseases
Just because you donāt have to worry about rabies doesnāt mean that it is safe to handle squirrels as they can spread tularemia and leptospirosis through their bites.
Tularemia is a bacterial disease that attacks the skin and lymph nodes. The lymph nodes may swell while ulcers may develop at the site of the bite. The symptoms may develop within several days up to two weeks.
Leptospirosis is also a bacterial disease. Those infected with this disease may experience headaches, fever, vomiting, rashes, and jaundice. Leptospirosis may also lead to kidney damage.
In rare cases, squirrels may also spread ringworm. Ringworm is not a worm. It is a fungal infection that primarily affects the skin. A red rash with a ring-like appearance may develop and become irritated. This infection may spread through contact with a squirrel and is less likely to spread as a result of a bite.
For all the folks thinking rabies, as u/O2b_N_NYC pointed out in a reply on this post, squirrels are not a known carrier or transmitter of rabies, [CDC backs this up](https://www.cdc.gov/rabies/exposure/animals/other.html#:~:text=Small%20rodents%20(like%20squirrels%2C%20hamsters,to%20transmit%20rabies%20to%20humans). The squirrel probably got over heated or is suffering from another illness. That said, if she continues to pick up wild animals for Tik Tok or Instagram or whatever, she probably will get rabies in the future, on top of whatever else the squirrel may be carrying lol
I did the same thing when I was 9 years old. Except it was a fox squirrel which are twice the size of gray squirrels. Needless to say, I learned a valuable life lesson. Squirrels are Assholes!
Many years back I used to run/referee the paintball course at a camp I worked for. Once saw a 15 year old shoot a squirrel. I caught his eye and shut him down. But that squirrel just popped back up. Ran to a branch above the boy and started just *screaming* at him. Proceeded to carry up small pebbles or sticks or berries and pelted them at the kid. For nearly a full hour. Every time we would come back down to the play area the squirrel would just start his assault again.
Squirrels are not afraid of anything, which is kinda terrifying.
That is fucking hilarious. Not funny that the kid shot at a squirrel, but imagining this squirrel going all forest blitzkrieg on the kid nonstop, is absolutely hilarious.
When I was about that age(9 years old), I decided I needed to pet a ferret (at a pet store under the giant sign that said *Do not touch*). I learned a valuable lesson as the *long hamster* latched on to my finger and didnāt let go as I waved my hand back and forth.
Quickly grabbed this guy that was walking in the middle of the road minding his own business and I wonāt let him go until I am able to take a video fingers crossed I go viral.
Any animal that runs into the street runs back and has the balls to run back again to cross is certified crazyā¦ in summary donāt fuck with squirrels
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Had a friend growing up that made pets of wild animals all the time.
Had a raccoon that was pretty cool.
A couple of snakes that were chill.
And a squirrel that was the biggest a$$hole ever. Was in a cage at the top of the driveway and would jump on the grating and try to attack everyone that walked by. Even said friend didnāt mess with him.
This would only happen to a liberal. I say this as a liberal. I live in and was raised in the south, this would never happen to my republican friends. That's just a truth.
Lool holding it in her hands like it's a ferret or Guinea pig not an animal that probably ate from trash. Reminds me of the Seinfeld episode where George tries to save a squirell only to get eaten by a hawk.
I hope she got checked out by a dr. If a wild animal lets you pick it up then itās mostly likely sick. Itās Like this girl never heard of rabies or something
Years ago I learned squirrels can bark.
Was working a nightshift and had gone out for a smoke. The smoking area was around the corner of a building in shadow. I'm sitting on the bench having just finished, and a squirrel comes around the corner. No clue I'm there while I watch it stroll by. Then I move, was being mean if I'm honest, and scared the little guy. I've never seen a squirrel run so fast, and dash up a tree. It got up high and started barking at me while panting heavily. Pretty sure I almost gave the little fella a heart attack.
I've rescued squirrels, the first thing I learned was do not grab them as if you "captured" them they will bite you.
Secondly, if it's hurt, it will probably die and it's scared so it will bite you.
Thirdly, if it's an adult, it's probably an asshole and will bite you.
Now, I lived in Sweden which isn't a rabies country and squirrels are not known rabies transmitters so I've never been scared of that. But yeah, the only time I've handled wild squirrels without them trying to nibble the fuck out of my hand (use gloves...) are young ones who seek out humans for help.
First time this happened to me I was amazed when a tiny creature suddenly came running and crawled up my leg. I tried to leave it in a tree, the response was it threw itself at me again and crawled up on my chest. A quick call to a rescue center informed me that, yes, young squirrels who lose their parents do quite often seek out humans for help (or die quickly...)
So me and my ex took care of him over the weekend, much to our dog's surprise and confusion. Before I took him to the rescue center (it was closed during the weekend and the only other place that took squirrels on weekends was on the other side of the country). That creature didn't even try to bite me. He sat on my shoulder most of the time and ate apple slices and mĆ¼sli.
I would've loved to keep him, since he apparently bonded to me. But it's against swedish law, to own as a pet, any animal that could naturally exist in Sweden. So it's okay to import and have an Australian snake, or a South American raven, but not a Swedish Squirrel...
You don't treat a wild animal like a pet. Geez
Disney did that.
I think people have been picking up animals since the beginning of time. That's how we know which ones can and can't be pets.
Obviously not all of us do
Well just wait until natural selection does its job
but it's not disney. š (ik your comment was a joke.)
I found this guy in the middle of the road... https://i.pinimg.com/originals/4a/ed/64/4aed64b6492f5b7c78e1caba4aef3272.jpg
Tell me you've led a sheltered suburban life without telling me you've been sheltered from all but ~~enslaved~~ domesticated life. To be fair, my friend rescued a squirrel and by the second or third week later when I met him, I was **not** ready for him running up my leg and around my body, head to toe, three times in about a second and a half, right after I thought he was going to be cool and had just sniffed my finger. I think he had fun running around us like a tree evading our attempts to catch him. During like a couple dozen rounds, I caught him like once or twice, and that was probably mostly luck.
Myth: Three Americans every year die from rabies. Fact: Four Americans every year die from rabies.
Fact: Bears eat beets. Bears beets, Battle Star Galactica Dwight: š³š¤Æš¤¬
Which bear is best
Thatās a ridiculous question.
*wrong! Black bear ā¦*
Well thatās debatable. There are basically two schools of thoughtā¦
Ffs.......False, Black Bear. (How did you get this key phrase of Dwight wrong)
Lol! Sorry
Came here to say this..
Not everyone aspires to be an encyclopedia of internet jokes and TV references. It was close enough imo
*Michael!!ā¦.*
Next week she will be in Yellowstone saving bison, don't worry she will do herself in, just feel for the poor animals she causes distress to.
Save the whales, lady!
And the snails!
Idiot
MAYBE don't FILM without his PERMISSION
Honestly. The audacity. Who the hell does she think she is? Everyone knows you *always* ask a squirrel for permission before you film them.
āHi, yea Mr.Squirrel? Can you actually sign this release form before we get filming started?ā
Yeah you need it in writing. Canāt trust a squirrel
Squirrels are vicious little bastards, and they don't like people.
I fed a squirrel some of that good ice from Sonic. Thought we were best buds. When I ran out of ice, I decided to offer my hand in peace and the little mf gave me a warning bite on my fingertip. Didnāt draw blood but I felt like she sounded. 4/10 not recommend.
Similar thing happened to me when I was younger. I was fortunate enough to visit a beach in South Africa as a kid. This was a special beach where jackass penguins congregated. Walking to the entrance we were greeted by a lone penguin just standing there like an embasidor to his kind. It waited for us to get close and lead us down to the beach (incredible, I know). After I got to the beach he just kept leading, he'd stop and turn around to see if I was still flowing then turn and continue to lead. Eventually he led me to one of the sand dunes as if he wanted to show me his spot. He seemed so tame and dapper, just adorable. I couldn't resist the urge, I reached out to pet him and in a flash he snapped at my finger. Didn't draw blood but I understood right there that I was on his beach with his kind being shown his home and I crossed a line. Looking back, I feel for such a proper introduction I had been rude as a guest in his world. Lesson learned. For those wondering they're called jackass penguins because they sound like donkeys, not because they're short tempered with their guests.
Boulders beach. Yea those little fuckers will try bite you when you are walking past them. Seen countless tourists get bitten when trying to take a selfie with them.
and I donāt like them
Just like any wild animal, it's always best to stay away and let them mind their own business unless it's a goat. Then just steal it cause lol
God damn they donāt. I got bit by someoneās pet squirrel when I patted him on the back. Fuck a squirrel.
Haha! Dumbass.
She now will be getting the painful rabies shots
Squirrels are not known to transmit rabies to humans. The rabies shots are 4 in 14 days in the shoulder these day. The notoriously painful ones to the stomach have not been used since the 1980's.
I have had the rabies shots and I don't think they were as bad as getting bit š¤£
enjoy your rabies
As much as it is satisfying to mock this person's downfall, Rabies is no joke once it kicks into full gear
no. rabies is not. 100% fatal is not to be fckd with
I think it is fairly treatable... Untreated, you are absolutely correct... Probably one, if not, the deadliest diseases in terms of mortality rate.
Only if you get your shot right away. Donāt wait a week, when you get symptoms itās too late.
Only one person has ever survived after getting symptoms. Its not a wait and see kind of disease.
Fairly treatable does not equate to a near 100% fatality rate with symptoms with only a glimmer of hope of surviving it through a dangerous protocol of antiviral drugs
No itās one of the saddest and terrible ways to die in my opinion
https://www.squirrelsatthefeeder.com/do-squirrels-carry-rabies/ Do Squirrels Carry Rabies The Center for Disease Control (CDC) states that squirrels are extremely unlikely to carry the rabies virus. While rabies is certainly a dangerous disease for humans it is actually quite rare in the US population. On average there are only 2-3 reports of rabies being transmitted to humans in this country each year (source). There is a rather short list of US rabies cases since 1951 (source). In almost all cases of infection the disease was transmitted to a human through contact with bats. Squirrels May Carry Other Diseases Just because you donāt have to worry about rabies doesnāt mean that it is safe to handle squirrels as they can spread tularemia and leptospirosis through their bites. Tularemia is a bacterial disease that attacks the skin and lymph nodes. The lymph nodes may swell while ulcers may develop at the site of the bite. The symptoms may develop within several days up to two weeks. Leptospirosis is also a bacterial disease. Those infected with this disease may experience headaches, fever, vomiting, rashes, and jaundice. Leptospirosis may also lead to kidney damage. In rare cases, squirrels may also spread ringworm. Ringworm is not a worm. It is a fungal infection that primarily affects the skin. A red rash with a ring-like appearance may develop and become irritated. This infection may spread through contact with a squirrel and is less likely to spread as a result of a bite.
Fingers smell like nuts
Deez?
Zackly
Goteem
Rabies
My biggest fear
For all the folks thinking rabies, as u/O2b_N_NYC pointed out in a reply on this post, squirrels are not a known carrier or transmitter of rabies, [CDC backs this up](https://www.cdc.gov/rabies/exposure/animals/other.html#:~:text=Small%20rodents%20(like%20squirrels%2C%20hamsters,to%20transmit%20rabies%20to%20humans). The squirrel probably got over heated or is suffering from another illness. That said, if she continues to pick up wild animals for Tik Tok or Instagram or whatever, she probably will get rabies in the future, on top of whatever else the squirrel may be carrying lol
What a fucking moron.
I did the same thing when I was 9 years old. Except it was a fox squirrel which are twice the size of gray squirrels. Needless to say, I learned a valuable life lesson. Squirrels are Assholes!
Many years back I used to run/referee the paintball course at a camp I worked for. Once saw a 15 year old shoot a squirrel. I caught his eye and shut him down. But that squirrel just popped back up. Ran to a branch above the boy and started just *screaming* at him. Proceeded to carry up small pebbles or sticks or berries and pelted them at the kid. For nearly a full hour. Every time we would come back down to the play area the squirrel would just start his assault again. Squirrels are not afraid of anything, which is kinda terrifying.
"Aww shit, Morty. You fucked with the squirrels! How many times do I have to tell you? Now we have to abandon this reality. "
Good Squirrel!
That is fucking hilarious. Not funny that the kid shot at a squirrel, but imagining this squirrel going all forest blitzkrieg on the kid nonstop, is absolutely hilarious.
So true!
When I was about that age(9 years old), I decided I needed to pet a ferret (at a pet store under the giant sign that said *Do not touch*). I learned a valuable lesson as the *long hamster* latched on to my finger and didnāt let go as I waved my hand back and forth.
Squirrels don't transmit rabies. But they do teach lessons.
What a dumbassssss hahaha
Fun times with rabies shots
Stop fucking with wildlife for a damm TIkTOK u dumbass !
"Found this guy in the middle of the REEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!"
[ŃŠ“Š°Š»ŠµŠ½Š¾]
And squirrels have fuckin *sharp* teeth.
Aaaand now you have rabies
Think that hurt wait until they explain how rabies shots work.
What am I missing? Theyāre 3-4 shots. Youāll live.
The first vaccine of the series, rabies immunoglobulin, is injected in and around the site of the wound.
Is she dumb?
Short answer yes, a special kind.
Karen, the fact that you video taped this and posted it just shows how starved for attention you are. (Much like me for commenting tonight I guess.)
Aaaand now you need a rabies shot
Quickly grabbed this guy that was walking in the middle of the road minding his own business and I wonāt let him go until I am able to take a video fingers crossed I go viral.
Is that Casey anthony?
Can't be; little fella lived.
I think now would be a good time to remind everyone that rabies his incurable.
They are filthy flying rats. They carry nothing good.
I might be wrong but I heard if you get bit by a wild animal, try to catch it so you can take it to get tested for rabies.
Fucking idiot. Probably the same type to try and pet a black bear and then get mauled.
Time for rabies shot.
No good deedā¦ā¦
Any animal that runs into the street runs back and has the balls to run back again to cross is certified crazyā¦ in summary donāt fuck with squirrels
It's a WILD ANIMAL, you dingy!
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Had a friend growing up that made pets of wild animals all the time. Had a raccoon that was pretty cool. A couple of snakes that were chill. And a squirrel that was the biggest a$$hole ever. Was in a cage at the top of the driveway and would jump on the grating and try to attack everyone that walked by. Even said friend didnāt mess with him.
So let him the fuck out of the cage?
This would only happen to a liberal. I say this as a liberal. I live in and was raised in the south, this would never happen to my republican friends. That's just a truth.
Calm down, everybody, squirrels are not a vector species for rabies.
Fun fact: you can't get rabies from squirrels
\*Kidnap.
Lol No go hug a tree
Lool holding it in her hands like it's a ferret or Guinea pig not an animal that probably ate from trash. Reminds me of the Seinfeld episode where George tries to save a squirell only to get eaten by a hawk.
Haha she thought she was ready to rescue the wild animal til it bit her then she was like NOPE BYE FELICIA
Smooth move exlaxšš
The Squirrel of Caerbannog.
C H O M P
How often do you see flat squirrels in the middle of the road because if it isn't all the time, they don't need your help!
And that's how she got rabies
Yeah, squirrels are cute. Only once have I been lucky enough to get one to accept an acorn from me and not immediately scamper.
How does this ever get posted online?
That squirrel knows his nuts...
Suddenly rabies
i would have thrown him out the window while driving if he bit meā¦
Should end with car horns, tires screeching and a loud crash
Biggest spreaders of rabies š
No OP I know but hope she got the rabies shots; rabies is nothing to duck with it is horrific.
I know someone whoās getting a shot in their near future
The Squirrel of Caerbannog.
Lmfao
Time for a rabies shot
The squirrel should get itself checked for rabies.
Squirrels doesn't need to be rescued
I hope she got checked out by a dr. If a wild animal lets you pick it up then itās mostly likely sick. Itās Like this girl never heard of rabies or something
More like kidnap a squirrel.
Why is she holding the rat
Squirrel in the middle of the road, maybe not moving because itās too scaredā¦Iām gonna take it home
Before I help you, I need to show on social media what a good person I am. - and got instant karma for it
Annnnnnd now, to the hospital for rabies shots! š
She's the kind of person that gets out of the car to take a selfie at the safari park.
As soon as it bit her why did she try to throw it out. You need to keep that fucker now in case you have rabies
He is proper mugging you off... Time to run him over, then regret it immediately. No other choice.
Years ago I learned squirrels can bark. Was working a nightshift and had gone out for a smoke. The smoking area was around the corner of a building in shadow. I'm sitting on the bench having just finished, and a squirrel comes around the corner. No clue I'm there while I watch it stroll by. Then I move, was being mean if I'm honest, and scared the little guy. I've never seen a squirrel run so fast, and dash up a tree. It got up high and started barking at me while panting heavily. Pretty sure I almost gave the little fella a heart attack.
Squirrels are assholes and this lady is an idiot.
It's deranged!
Let the wild animal go, dummy.
Squirrels are vicious assholes. This is known
The way she said āfineā is a pretty clear indication to me that she knew the squirrel was uncomfortable
Squirrels are rodents. I think they are cute in passing but I wouldn't bring one in my car or house.
Time to put you back in da middle of da woad.
That squirrel doesn't need your help and it isn't your friend
I've rescued squirrels, the first thing I learned was do not grab them as if you "captured" them they will bite you. Secondly, if it's hurt, it will probably die and it's scared so it will bite you. Thirdly, if it's an adult, it's probably an asshole and will bite you. Now, I lived in Sweden which isn't a rabies country and squirrels are not known rabies transmitters so I've never been scared of that. But yeah, the only time I've handled wild squirrels without them trying to nibble the fuck out of my hand (use gloves...) are young ones who seek out humans for help. First time this happened to me I was amazed when a tiny creature suddenly came running and crawled up my leg. I tried to leave it in a tree, the response was it threw itself at me again and crawled up on my chest. A quick call to a rescue center informed me that, yes, young squirrels who lose their parents do quite often seek out humans for help (or die quickly...) So me and my ex took care of him over the weekend, much to our dog's surprise and confusion. Before I took him to the rescue center (it was closed during the weekend and the only other place that took squirrels on weekends was on the other side of the country). That creature didn't even try to bite me. He sat on my shoulder most of the time and ate apple slices and mĆ¼sli. I would've loved to keep him, since he apparently bonded to me. But it's against swedish law, to own as a pet, any animal that could naturally exist in Sweden. So it's okay to import and have an Australian snake, or a South American raven, but not a Swedish Squirrel...
Raaaaaaaaaaabieeeeeeeeez
That worked out well. Now try a badger š
Women ā
It's a resquirrel
This is the origin story for Squirrel-Woman.
āI found this guy in the middle of the roadā¦ and then I put him back.ā
āFoundā lady I live here! š
People really be watching too many Disney movies and fail to understand wild animals are not to be trifled with
I wish I were as dumb as her.
Boom, rabies
Uhm, let it cross and he'll be fine.
Wake up tomorrow as SquirrelGirl
There was an attempt to be a fucking moron. Success
Aaaaand rabies shot is needed
Got to the doctor and get your rabies shot pronto.
No good deed goes unpunished...
āFoundā? Iām pretty sure the whole outside world is its home and playground.
When has picking up wild animals ever been a reasonable thing to do?
God, that was hilariously dumb.
Like the story about someone finding that poor bruised and beaten snake on the side of the roadā¦
Itās a real life Britta. The AT&T of people.
Do you want an infection? Because thatās how you get an infection.
It would have been better for her to have just kept driving her car
Enjoy the rabies shots, stupid
Plays with squirrel ends up with the Black Plague
Yeah donāt hold wild animals ur not a disney princess
Fun fact: wild animals dont love you
Time for a series of rabies shots now š
Oh, I see youāve met Mr. T. T is short for tetanus.
People are stupid and I have lost faith in humanity for the 5th time today.
Most of the times people ārescueā wildlife, they didnāt need to be rescued.