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Squirrel Pads

Discussion in 'Lifesize Mammals' started by pir^2h, Jun 7, 2023.

  1. Jun 7, 2023 #1
    pir^2h

    pir^2h Retrievers give you the bird

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    I have this squirrel that is standing up. Her front feet are up off the ground and I'm wondering what color would be best to paint the pads. Flesh didn't seem to look correct. Any suggestions?
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  3. Jun 7, 2023 #2
    Wally Gator

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    Hmmm….without reference pic or testing my theory, I’m thinking maybe some burnt umber over the flesh. I think I have done that on squirrel in the past.
     
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  5. Jun 7, 2023 #3
    msestak

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    squirrel pads vary in coloration from a light fleshy look to a dark pad. i know it doesnt help much but maybe John Belluci aka lord rusty will jump in here. he is the squirrel guru :)
     
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  6. Jun 8, 2023 #4
    pir^2h

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    Hey Wally Gator! Thanks for the suggestion.
    Are you going to the S.C.A.T. show this year? If you are, I'll see you there!

    Vic
     
  7. Jun 8, 2023 #5
    Wally Gator

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    Lord willing I will be there. Look forward to seeing you.
     
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  8. Jun 9, 2023 #6
    Crittrstuffr

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    I think Wally is correct a mist of brown will tone down the brightness of the flesh color. I do that in my deer ears
     
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  9. Jul 7, 2023 #7
    LordRusty

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    I hear and answer ... takes a while, but here you go ...

    Hind foot, profile
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    Hind foot, underside ...
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    Forepaw, profile
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    Standing forepaw ...
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    Forepaw holding onto my hand
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    Forepaws holding food. Hard to see pads, but the colors are the same as the others.
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    Here you can get a partial view of the pads of the forepaw. It's mostly to show the mouth arrangement of the lips around the teeth and nose detail, but my first pet Squirrel - 'Peaches' - held her little hand up!
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  10. Jul 8, 2023 #8
    pir^2h

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    Thanks for the info and photo Lord Rusty! I'm going to print them out for future reference.
     
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  11. Jul 11, 2023 #9
    LordRusty

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    Okay by me! ;)
     
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  12. Jul 12, 2023 #10
    pir^2h

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    Thank you! Much appreciated.
     
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  13. Jul 12, 2023 #11
    msestak

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    told ya he would have the answer :)
     
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  14. Jul 14, 2023 #12
    pir^2h

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    That you did!
     
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