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Q: Chipmunk Nip..Not Bite

asked by: firelightglow on June 19th, 2009

New User

Hi..I feel a bit silly coming in here for a nip on the heel but that's exactly what happened to me just an hour ago. I was reading my book in the yard and stopped to give a couple of chipmunks that frequent our yard, some peanuts. While I was reading one snuck up and nipped my heel a bit, no blood and no sign of puncture..just felt like a quick nip as I've mentioned. Now of course, I'm wondering if a nip is something to be concerned about? I've washed my heel and put poly sporin on it, but I don't know whether a doctor visit is in order or not, it's also the weekend and I'd feel dumb going to emerg. for something you can't even see with the exception of a small bump with a bit of redness. Any suggestions or feelings on this? Thanks in advance.

Replies(6)

sjkoepke1

replied on June 19th, 2009

New User

I was bit on the hand pretty severely by a baby squirrel. It hurt for a couple weeks and of course I was worried about rabies. They say that squirrels and chipmunks rarely have rabies. Unless you notice it acting strange I wouldn't worry about it. but if you are I would go to a dr. There are no symptoms of rabies until it is too late to take care of it and it will certainly lead to death by then. I was bit about 3 months ago and still haven't died. I wouldn't worry about it.

rippedjeans

replied on July 17th, 2009

New User

I wouldn't worry either. Especially since there wasn't a puncture mark.

firelightglow

replied on July 18th, 2009

New User

I haven't bothered with it actually. I was told that unless it was a bite the punctured the skin, it will be fine. I just watch my feet when I'm in the yard now, the chipmunks seem to think toes are peanuts ..lol. Thank you for your reply's.

bamagirl1

replied on September 1st, 2009

Experienced User

i owned a munk for 6 years and often got tore up when hed get loose he was grown when i got him disabled and really could not fully hand train him but he was lovely . if you nsee them often then rabies is unlikely as it kills them pretty quickly. i also have a squirrel who is 9 and she bit alot when she was young now shes like a kitten loves to be petted. so hope this helps i know its really late but still if it happens again God forbid lol

firelightglow

replied on September 2nd, 2009

New User

Thank you bamagirl1, to date I still haven't had any trouble that I'm aware of. Aren't you nice looking after animals that way. I appreciate your response late or not and I haven't fed the chipmunks in awhile..but they are still around. I think they have gone where there is better food or at least more of it...lol.

bamagirl1

replied on September 2nd, 2009

Experienced User

owning many a squirrel and munk anv also opossums owels and hawk amongst others lol rodents love all foods not just nuts my squirrel monkey hates nuts believe it or not. i feed her all kinds of things her fav eggs and mashed potatoes, mac and cheese she loves her some cheese oatmeal dry or cooked any grain really, fruits and veg and of course any sweet especially chocolate so put alot of varietys near their hole and maybe they will come back. ask me anything you want be glad to help. and glad your o.k.

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