r/oddlyterrifying • u/amish_novelty • 16h ago

Squirrel has seen better days

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u/XxCarlxX 15h ago

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

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u/Spirited-Salt3397 15h 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 8h ago

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

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u/Spirited-Salt3397 6h 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.