If the baby’s eyes are closed and it moves around on its belly, you can attempt to reunite the baby with its mother. Please do not attempt this if the baby is:
If you find a squirrel of any age that is:
Please follow the Temporary Care Instructions below.
There are 3 species of squirrels in the Greater Houston area: the eastern gray squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis), the eastern fox squirrel (Sciurus niger), and the southern flying squirrel (Glaucomys volans). These squirrels' breeding periods occur twice each year, typically from January-April and again from August-October. After successful mating occurs, gestation lasts about 44 days. Litters can include up to nine babies, but the average litter includes only two or three. The average lifespan of a gray squirrel is approximately six years.
Their maximum life expectancy is typically 12.6 years for females and 8.6 years for males. The life expectancy of flying squirrels in the wild is about six years.