US Homeowners Warned as 'Zombie' Squirrels with Oozing Warts Invade Backyards
TL;DR
An animal rescue in Virginia warns against attempting to help squirrels infected with botflies, as their larvae cause visible lumps and require expert removal to prevent health risks, emphasizing that only trained professionals should handle such cases.
- Animal rescue sends urgent warning to anyone thinking about helping squirrels infected by disturbing parasite UNILAD
- ‘Zombie squirrels’ covered in oozing warts spotted skulking through US backyards: report New York Post
- “First Rabbits, Now The Squirrels?”: ‘Zombie Squirrels’ With Oozing Flesh Terrify US Homeowners AOL.com
- ‘Frankenstein rabbits’ scare prompts new fears of ‘zombie squirrel’ plague The Independent
- Grotesque squirrels with oozing tumors invade US backyards, bird feeders blamed Interesting Engineering
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