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Wednesday, October 6, 2010

SQUIRREL POX VIRUS IN DARRAS HALL

A dead red squirrel has been found with suspected
Squirrel Pox Virus

Squirrel Pox Virus is carried by grey squirrels but causes them no harm. However, it is ALWAYS fatal in red squirrels, causing a terrible death. First symptoms include lethargy and poor coordination, with swelling and lesions soon developing around the eyes, nose, mouth, ears, paws and genitals. The virus weakens and physically impairs the squirrel making it difficult to feed and vulnerable to predators. The lesions and open sores cause secondary infections. Death occurs within 2 weeks.

PLEASE REPORT ANY SUSPECTED POORLY RED SQUIRRELS TO US IMMEDIATELY
PLEASE ALSO REPORT GREY SQUIRRELS
AS SOON AS YOU SEE THEM
www.pontelandredsquirrels.co.uk
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