What is the squirrel pox virus?
to the top Squirrel pox virus is a viral disease which has been introduced to the native red squirrel population by the foreign grey squirrel which acts as a carrier for the deadly disease, which although is fatal to the red squirrel, had no effect on the hardier greys. Research had shown that there has been a much sharper decline in numbers of the already endangered red squirrel population in recent years. In areas where it is known that the grey squirrel is also present, and carrying the squirrel pox virus the decrease in numbers is steeper by up to seven to ten times, putting the red squirrel population at serious risk. There are many visible physical attributes of the disease. However it often starts with less obvious symptoms which make it slightly harder to diagnose in the crucial early stages, such as a dizziness and disorientation. This soon progresses to more aggressive symptoms, including the formation of discharging lesions and scabs around the eyes, mouth, feet and genitali
