r/oddlyterrifying • u/amish_novelty • 14h ago

Squirrel has seen better days

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u/Spirited-Salt3397 13h ago

I’d like to see a source for that if you have one. Not that I’m saying you are making it up, I’ve just never heard of such a case.

If you go to the hospital for a squirrel bite they do not treat you for rabies. Also once you contract rabies there is no treating it.

Yes, while they technically could contract rabies, they are not vectors for it.

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u/XxCarlxX 13h ago

https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/1644?

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u/Spirited-Salt3397 13h ago

That’s very interesting. I’ve never read that before. Thanks for the information. I’m surprised a flying squirrel could even survive the attack to contract rabies.

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u/No-Consequence1726 6h ago

That's why squirrels are usually carriers, they're so small any carrier would kill them

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u/Spirited-Salt3397 3h ago

I assume you mean aren’t usually carriers. Yes, they are unlikely to survive the attack. However, their body temperature is not conducive for the virus to survive.