Squirrels are not naturally aggressive and a squirrel biting a human is extremely rare. In fact, you are statistically more likely to get bitten by another human than by a squirrel. That being said, these are still wild animals and may attack if they feel threatened or cornered. A mother squirrel can also be more aggressive than usual.

Most people get bitten when they attempt to capture or transport squirrels or accidentally while feeding them by hand.

What to Do after Squirrel Bite

Wash the wound immediately under running water for at least a minute. Apply alcohol or antibiotic ointment on the wound and visit a hospital as soon as you can.

It is very unlikely that you contract rabies from a squirrel. These cases are so rare that visiting a hospital for a squirrel bite won’t typically trigger a rabies protocol. Still, any warm-blooded animal is a potential carrier for rabies. Err on the side of caution and visit a hospital after getting bitten by a squirrel. This goes doubly if you have a serious or deep wound.

Take your pet to the vet immediately it is bitten or injured by a squirrel.

You may need to report how the squirrel behaved at the time of the attack. The doctor will listen for signs of a possible rabid animal such as a squirrel that attacked for no apparent reason or if it was foaming at the mouth.

How to Remove Squirrels from Your Home

You definitely need to call a wildlife removal company if the attack happened on your property. It is a matter of urgency if you suspect that the squirrel is rabid.

There is a good chance that the attack was an isolated incident and that you won’t contract rabies from the encounter. Still, squirrels can transmit diseases in other ways including through their feces and urine. The animal waste may have disease-causing organisms including leptospirosis, salmonella and plague. Some of these organisms can be inhaled and spread throughout the house via the HVAC system.

Do not attempt to trap the squirrels on your own. There is the obvious risk of getting bitten or scratched. Another concern is separating a mother from its litter causing the baby squirrels to die of starvation and dehydration.

A squirrel removal expert in Toronto will evict the animals safely and humanely and remove baby squirrels by hand. The service also includes wildlife-proof your home with galvanized steel mesh or metal flashing and cleaning and disinfecting the empty nest to eliminate the risk of contracting diseases. Ask for a warranty of at least two years for the service.