Do squirrels get poison oak rash?

If you’ve ever gotten a rash from poison oak, you know it’s no walk in the park. Your skin might get itchy, red or even swollen – no fun! But can squirrels get a poison oak rash? Wildlife ecologist Thaddeus McRae helps us dig into this issue in today’s episode.

If you’ve ever gotten a rash from poison oak, you know it’s no walk in the park. Your skin might get itchy, red or even swollen – no fun! But can squirrels get a poison oak rash? Wildlife ecologist Thaddeus McRae helps us dig into this issue in today’s episode.
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