I did two ADC jobs in 2012 where the wiring was chewed do bad the renters had to get a motel until I got them all and an electrician did all the repairs.

I wish I knew how to post video from my phone on here. Many times there are 4 in the air at a time. Cheap entertainment.

Fun entertainment for me too. They’re a hoot when they hit a tree trunk too hard and bounce as they hold on with tenacity .

Scott, that was a real pain . I’m going to keep track of my Spazzes better , in that case.

A wonderful thread ! Thanks to all .

They don't do as much structural damage chewing compared to other animals , but they like wiring. It is soft and easy to chew. Seen it a bunch.

I'm now thinking about using BX cable in areas of risk instead of Romex.

Having seen the damage over the years I would seriously consider running everything in conduit if I were building from scratch.

Be afraid, be very afraid. They have been known to take down full grown deer.




Charlie