Lake Highlands Pest Control

“Most”

Most? Yeah, most. Wanna fight about it? In general, it’s best not to be in contact with any part of a wild animal.
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Let’s be honest, squirrels can be cute and fluffy (if not friend, why friend shaped?) therefore, people don’t usually mind them getting too close. But cuteness fades when a squirrel bites your hand, steals your car keys, and floors it out of the park with all your food in tow. Um, was Grandma in the car?
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We kid about the keys and driving, (that’d be nutty), but animal bites do happen at parks. Best to keep hands and fingers away from heads, tails, paws, teeth, etc. Also, feeding human food to wildlife in national parks is bad for them and can make them fearless around humans and potentially aggressive. Not just the passive kind with a hint of side eye.
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In conclusion, squirrels may not know better, but YOU do. Although it may feel flattering, (well, aren’t you the animal whisperer) if any kind of wildlife approaches you, back away and maintain a safe distance. Help us keep wildlife wild.⁣ Now has anyone seen the car keys?

Learn more tips at: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/watchingwildlife/watchingwildlife101.htm

Image: A screenshot of a National Park Service tweet that reads, “Most squirrel bites originate at the front, or “bitey end,” of the squirrel.”

I let them bite me several times in Afghanistan. Mostly to demonstrate to people that they’re harmless. It feels like someone is pinching you very hard with two pairs of tweezers.

He's one creepy looking guy 🕷️

Here’s a pro tip for ya!!!