We typically provide lots of water and food in our yards for the squirrels nearby. We especially put additional food during the winter months because food is scarce during this time. Some of the best foods to put out for squirrels include roasted nuts that aren’t salted, pumpkin seeds, almonds, vegetables, fruits, sunflower seeds etc. There are many people who get very friendly with the squirrels in their neighborhood, and these squirrels even eat out of their hands. However, be sure that you are very careful if you are able to do this. There is a risk of getting bitten because of the position of their eyes, which are at the sides of their head. This doesn’t allow them to easily see where your fingers are, and they can mistakenly bite your finger while trying to eat nuts or other foods from your hands. A bad squirrel bite can reach all the way to your bone.