Yes, it was a few summers back that the squirrels ate my small beer carrier, and inside it, they got a nice feast of my ice packs. They literally ate them. ?? But I have to say, I've never seen so many squirrels at the springs as I did Friday. Literally an army. And bold beyond bold. If they are bringing out hungry snakes, maybe their number will be less soon...but for the moment...they are EVERYWHERE