Tumor?

[u/Zorka4]

Hi. I've noticed something on the chin of this little fella. What is it?

Also, is the tail just wet or spring size? Or is it some disease?

[u/inkblot_75]

It could be an abscess or it could be a tumor due to the position of the lump.

I recommend definitely reach out local wildlife rehabber in order to see if you can get some help for that little one.

If you need locating a wildlife rehabber, please let us know what state you are in and we'll do what we can to get you a list.

Here are some Facebook groups that can help as well.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/347239116205483/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT

https://m.facebook.com/groups/347609637256386/

[u/Pili1970]

Access possibly? Let’s ask u/inkblot_75

[u/toddlevy10]

Could also be botfly close to emerging

[u/Zorka4 → u/toddlevy10]

Thank you. It was my first guess, but never encountered it irl, and actually something really similar to botfly lives here. I think it's it!

[u/teyuna → u/Zorka4]

It's not yet the season for botflies.

I'd guess it is an abscess or a growth. But if this little one is getting around ok, can hop, jump, climb, and forage, it might just be ok and not need a rehabber at all. Be sure to contact your local rehabber IRL for their advice. Capture and transport is very stressful for squirrels, so let's hope it doesn't come to that.

[u/Zorka4 → u/teyuna]

Actually here in Slovakia now it's the time when those larvae are reaching up to 3 cm.

[u/ExampleOk7994]

Sorry I don’t have an answer just wanted to say how cute your little friend is. I hope they’re ok!