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Why don't chipmunks live in Louisiana?

Posted on 2/10/16 at 9:37 pm
Posted by REGENT
Rising Fawn, GA
Member since Feb 2016
277 posts
Posted on 2/10/16 at 9:37 pm
I've lived here for 25+ years now, and during that time I've only seen one chipmunk, a few years ago at the BR Zoo running around in the exotic birds area. Why don't they thrive in Louisiana? Too many predators? Doesn't make sense considering all the damn squirrels here.

Posted by Kafka
I am the moral conscience of TD
Member since Jul 2007
141660 posts
Posted on 2/10/16 at 9:38 pm to
Houston >>> LA
Posted by BoostAddict
Member since Jun 2007
2986 posts
Posted on 2/10/16 at 9:38 pm to
I've seen chipmunks... but they're sneaky little bastards.
Posted by heypaul
The O-T Lounge
Member since May 2008
38104 posts
Posted on 2/10/16 at 9:39 pm to
1st you make a roux....
Posted by TheCaterpillar
Member since Jan 2004
76774 posts
Posted on 2/10/16 at 9:39 pm to
Maybe they prefer different types of plant life or climate?

A family of chipmunks live under my back porch. I let em chill. I'll throw em something from the grill if it falls on the ground or I over cook something.



ETA:

In Nashville
This post was edited on 2/10/16 at 9:40 pm
Posted by jack6294
Greater Baton Rouge Area
Member since Jan 2007
4033 posts
Posted on 2/10/16 at 9:40 pm to
We have them in Zachary
Posted by tduecen
Member since Nov 2006
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Posted on 2/10/16 at 9:41 pm to
Buy them shirts and watch them sing
Posted by LSUTigersVCURams
Member since Jul 2014
21940 posts
Posted on 2/10/16 at 9:41 pm to
I guaranteeI've seen a chipmunk in lake Charles
Posted by The Boat
Member since Oct 2008
164049 posts
Posted on 2/10/16 at 9:42 pm to
Ancient redneck populations eradicated the native chipmunk populations by over-hunting.
Posted by Catman88
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Dec 2004
49125 posts
Posted on 2/10/16 at 9:42 pm to
I heard a rumor they were supposed to live in Livingston Parish. But then the politicians wanted a hand out.
Posted by LordSaintly
Member since Dec 2005
38859 posts
Posted on 2/10/16 at 9:42 pm to
Yeah I didn't see chipmunks until I moved to Ohio. They're not in the deep south for some reason.

They are a lot more skittish than squirrels though, so that may be a factor.
Posted by upgrayedd
Lifting at Tobin's house
Member since Mar 2013
134845 posts
Posted on 2/10/16 at 9:43 pm to
My cousins grew up in Ethel. They had chipmunks everywhere.
Posted by Jones
Member since Oct 2005
90447 posts
Posted on 2/10/16 at 9:44 pm to
I have only seen a few.

quote:

a few years ago at the BR Zoo running around in the exotic birds area.


lol ive seen a few in there.


The most ive seen are by some of the farms at LSU
Posted by Kafka
I am the moral conscience of TD
Member since Jul 2007
141660 posts
Posted on 2/10/16 at 9:47 pm to
quote:

My cousins grew up in Ethel
she knew how to be gentle but strong
Posted by dualed
Member since Sep 2010
4690 posts
Posted on 2/10/16 at 9:48 pm to
They definitely live here bro. You'll find them north of BR anywhere from Zachary to St. Francisville. I should specify in the Spring.
Posted by Klark Kent
Houston via BR
Member since Jan 2008
66708 posts
Posted on 2/10/16 at 9:52 pm to
We have them at our hunting camp in South South West Mississippi. Liberty/MCComb area
Posted by lsufan112001
sportsmans paradise
Member since Oct 2006
10695 posts
Posted on 2/10/16 at 9:54 pm to
I live in central. We have them. Just not easy to see them.
Posted by Paul Allen
Montauk, NY
Member since Nov 2007
75152 posts
Posted on 2/10/16 at 9:55 pm to
Why not south of BR? Do they have to be north of BR?
Posted by TigerPlaintiff
Baton Rouge
Member since Mar 2007
291 posts
Posted on 2/10/16 at 9:55 pm to
Use to see one at my old office in downtown BR. Made me do a double take.
Posted by whit
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2010
10998 posts
Posted on 2/10/16 at 9:56 pm to
quote:

Why don't chipmunks live in Louisiana

They do.
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