“First Rabbits, Now The Squirrels?”: ‘Zombie Squirrels’ With Oozing Flesh Terrify US Homeowners

According to experts in the field, when one of these furry friends has the condition, it is likely to spread—especially in cases where people feed them. “Can grey squirrels survive squirrel pox?” asked another. One Redditor posted a particularly severe case of the ailment occurring over most of a squirrel’s body and wrote, “Squirrel Pox, ladies and gentlemen,” and then “thank God they’re only for squirrels.”