The squirrel, despite its friendly appearance, is not the best animal you can have at home as a pet . Perhaps you have weighed the situation very well and are very determined to adopt one, but if not and you realize that yours really is a whim, you should know that this animal is not especially sociable with people (they do not like to be manipulates them or caresses them as if they were a dog or a cat) and that they do not coexist well with other members of the animal world. We are talking about a fragile animal that is discouraged in homes with children and whose care is more laborious than that of other pets. If you are not sure or there are already animals at home, it is better that you discard the idea. Think that later you can back down and abandon the animal in no case will it be a valid solution.
Korean squirrel, the most common among pets
The type of squirrel that is usually kept as a pet is the Korean, also known as the striped one, because of the stripes it looks on its back. It belongs to the family of rodents, weighs between 72 and 120 grams and can live from 8 to 12 years, with the female being longer than the male. It is a very active and curious diurnal animal that reaches sexual maturity at 11 months of age.
The Korean squirrel is usually brown in color with black stripes or dark brown. There is not much variety in terms of colors since it is a wild animal that has lived together little as a pet and, therefore, has not crossed with other squirrels.
Never acquire a squirrel over the Internet through unapproved breeders and questionable individuals. You should know that this animal can transmit many diseases including rabies. Also do not catch a wild squirrel or less than 2 months old. If you are totally convinced of your decision, you can adopt a squirrel through an animal shelter .
It is not recommended that a squirrel live in captivity , that being said, we can create a large and safe environment at home for the animal to remain in it without problem. In this photo gallery we give you the basic guidelines to take care of it.
