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This means there is a chance they will chew on wires inside your walls, which is a fire hazard. Their front teeth never stop growing so they are constantly chewing to keep those teeth from overgrowing. If they get into your attic or wall voids, there is the danger of their chewing. Like other rodents, they carry a variety of diseases that can be spread to you and your family.
#CUTE CHIPMUNK FULL#
The smallest species of chipmunk is called a Least chipmunk, and they weigh a mere 1-2 ounces full grown.Ĭhipmunks, although they look harmless, are anything but. The most famous chipmunks are Disney's Chip and Dale. Male chipmunks are called Bucks and female chipmunks are called Does. An adult chipmunk is around 5-6 inches long, not including the tail, and they weigh only 2 ½ to 3 ½ ounces.Ĭhipmunks are quite talkative, often making noises that sound like birds.Ī chipmunk's cheeks can expand to three times the size of its head! They use these cheeks to carry nuts, seeds, and other food back to their burrowsĪ chipmunk's burrow always has a hidden entrance, and a chipmunk keeps his burrow nice and neat. The rest of their body is reddish brown in color. These wild animals are part of the rodent family and are identified by their dark brown and light brown stripes that run down the length of their backs. We can probably all agree that chipmunks are adorable, but are they safe to have inside our homes? This article will focus on facts about these cute little creatures, how they can be a danger to you and your family, and what you can do to get rid of them if one or more have found a haven inside your walls. If you're not totally overcome by cuteness, try searching for "BABY chipmunks." Go on. There are pictures full of furry little striped guys with their tiny little paws clasped to their tiny little chests, giant cheeks bulging with nuts, tiny black or pink noses and shiny black eyes. If you love to oooh and ahhh over cuteness, do a search on the internet for " chipmunks." You'll see a whole host of absolutely adorable pictures. Who doesn't like cute? Fluffy kittens kneading and purring.