The Ongoing Adventures Of Sabrina & Scooter

While I recently wrote about where the squirrels live at home, I thought it best to share the goods on where they live when we are on the road.One thing I am always cognizant of is West Nile Virus (WNV) during the time of year it presents itself here in Canada. WNV, transmitted by mosquitos, may be as fatal to flying squirrels as it is the Corvidae genus of birds, and although it has been suggested that tree squirrels MAY be good indicators of WNV, certainly no direct research has been published on WNV and Glaucomys sp. (Editor’s note - although flying squirrels spend most of their time in the trees, they are not considered tree squirrels per se).Having said this, I will not expose my squirrels to unnecessary risks, so when I travel with them in summer months I use caging that is mosquito-proof.For general car travel, hotel and B & B stays, I use an aluminum metal frame and mesh enclosure for each squirrel (see pic below). I custom-modified plumbing pipes for their nesting area. The whole setup is completely washable and I always carry a repair kit just in case there is a tear in the aluminum mesh. Made for reptile-keepers, these units are mosquito-proof, washable, ventilated and secure. In the car, they are held in place on the back seat by shoulder belts.The partitioned dish is attached to the removable top with exterior-grade double sided tape.  One side for “wet” food (fruit & veggies), one side for “dry” food - (nuts & seeds)