Dear Sappy,
This really is not a problem with most squirrels because, as you know,
the sap won’t stick to your little claws. So it’s obvious to me that
you are intentionally rolling in the sap whether you can admit it to yourself
or not. Never-the-less, it’s still a problem. Now I could suggest bathing
in laundry detergent or using nail polish remover on trouble spots or just
having your fur shaved completely off regularly. But these options really
aren’t practical for a squirrel. So I would do this, get yourself a comb
and just slick the fur back into a fashionable look while its still tactile.
I always thought Clark Gable’s look in Gone with the Wind was great. And
of course James Dean had that cute little ducktail he did with a bit of
slicking back. I think spending a few minutes in front of the mirror experimenting
with styles could do the trick and maybe even catch the eyes of a few squirreletes!
(Oh..and put the scissors away…I don’t trust you with them.)