KSAT viewers share photos of squirrels ‘splooting’ around San Antonio, animals trying to keep cool in heat

Photos show dogs in pools, birds taking a break in bird baths

KSAT viewers shared photos of animals trying to keep cool in the summer heat on KSAT Connect. (KSAT Connect)

SAN ANTONIO – Squirrels don’t need a thermostat to tell them it’s time for a “sploot.”

A classic squirrel “sploot” is a way for them to beat the heat — and photos from KSAT viewers show they’ve been “splooting” just about anywhere they can get some reprieve, as temperatures soar in the San Antonio area.

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When animals “sploot,” they try to make as much body contact as possible with something cool, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

In photos posted on KSAT Connect, squirrels were seen lying on patios, in the dirt, and on a fence.

“Squirrel dug a hole to try to keep cool during these insane temperatures,” one KSAT Connect user posted.

“This little guy found a cool patch of concrete on my patio in Cibolo. I’d join him, but the neighbors would likely object,” another said.

They’re not the only animals seen keeping cool on KSAT Connect; other photos show dogs in pools, birds taking a break in bird baths, and more.

See below for some photos of animals trying to keep cool in the summer heat. Have a cool pic? Share them on KSAT Connect!

It is so hot the squirrels are Splooting!
Yvonne Scherny

It is so hot the squirrels are Splooting!

San Antonio
Our pet tortoise, Groot, splooting in the backyard in this summer heat.
SylRod

Our pet tortoise, Groot, splooting in the backyard in this summer heat.

San Antonio
Another scorcher!
J. Moreno

Another scorcher!

San Antonio
Keeping cool and hydrated!
Sandy

Keeping cool and hydrated!

San Antonio
Squirrel dug a hole to try to keep cool during these insane temperatures

Squirrel dug a hole to try to keep cool during these insane temperatures

San Antonio
A red shouldered hawk enjoying a cool bath.
Judith

A red shouldered hawk enjoying a cool bath.

San Antonio
Cooling off.
nzielsdorf

Cooling off.

San Antonio
This guy paid a visit to my small bird bath.
Tammy Engle Linn

This guy paid a visit to my small bird bath.

San Antonio
Staying cool in the Texas heat
Joel Corona

Staying cool in the Texas heat

San Antonio
Karmelo relaxing in the pool
Mel

Karmelo relaxing in the pool

Von Ormy
This little guy found a cool patch of concrete on my patio in Cibolo. I'd join him, but the neighbors would likely object.
txskibum

This little guy found a cool patch of concrete on my patio in Cibolo. I'd join him, but the neighbors would likely object.

San Antonio
Keeping cool
tstautz

Keeping cool

San Antonio
Daphne keeping cool.
Mike59

Daphne keeping cool.

San Antonio
Sadie wearing her shoes to protect her little paws from the HEAT ☀️☀️☀️👟
Ivan Herrera at KSAT

Sadie wearing her shoes to protect her little paws from the HEAT ☀️☀️☀️👟

San Antonio

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About the Author
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Rebecca Salinas is the Digital Executive Producer at KSAT 12 News. A San Antonio native, Rebecca is an award-winning journalist who joined KSAT in 2019.

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