Texas Roads: Squirrel Danger

When you see a squirrel dart out into the road in Texas, it usually sees you coming and knows to turn back. This time of year, it always seems like something has changed.

There is a new batch of squirrels from litters that were born in late winter. These furry daredevils have no idea what a 4,000 pound vehicle can do to them, and it shows.

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They are just like human teenagers; no matter how much you try to teach them, they haven't developed the same survival skills as adults. One of these newly minted squirrels made me lock up my brakes today.

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Tips On How Not To Hit Squirrels In Texas

According to Critter Stop, squirrels have a slew of natural predators. Hawks, eagles, foxes, and raccoons all feast on squirrels in the wild.

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In town, they can proliferate at an astounding rate because they are unchecked by them. I haven't seen many dead gray squirrels on the road in East Texas lately, but I have seen a lot of armadillos.

Don't Let The Death Of One Squirrel Get You Down

They might just run under your tires, and there is just nothing you can do about it. Every driver at some point in their lives runs over a squirrel in Texas.

Just let it happen. Don't get out of your car in a busy area.

It can be very emotional when a young driver hits their first animal on the road.

Be understanding, but don't make too much of it. There are a lot of squirrels in Texas.

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Certain animals can be hunted in the Lone Star State all year round. However, there are still rules put in place by the Texas Parks and Wildlife that have to be followed or you are breaking the law.

Gallery Credit: Lori Crofford