I would check with your lcoal Fish and Wildlife Division and see whether or not the squirrel cannot be legally held in captivity. Some animals must have a permit to be held inc aptivity and if your is one and you are caught you can be fined and the animal can be put down. Here is the adress and telephone number for your local F&W. You can ask them if you need a permit. I would not keep a wild born animal incaptivity. Squirrels can make good pets for some if born and raised in captivity. I would suggest calling your local wildlife rehabilitator.


Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Bureau of Protected Species Management
620 S. Meridian Street OES-BPS
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1600

Phone: (850) 922-4330
FAX: (850) 922-4338