Wild Squirrel Petting Tutorial : How NOT to Pet
Taking a walk down a trail in Southwestern Ontario Canada, and bumped into a couple squirrels. I was very surprised that they allowed me to pet them and get so close. They were both very friendly, although the second one I would describe as a gangster squirrel.
Squirrel Petting Video FAQ
Did the squirrel bite you?
No, it couldn't match my cat like reflexes.
Are you a squirrel whisperer?
I don't think so, but I was speaking softly.
Did the squirrel think you were their mother?
No, I am very manly. If anything maybe the daddy squirrel.
How do you pet a wild squirrel?
Walk slowly towards it and extend your hand.
Talk to it like you would a baby squirrel. Begin petting.
Pet at your own risk. ;)