~What types of squirrels are in Texas? There are several types of squirrels but the most common, and the ones we will talk about, are fox squirrels and eastern-gray squirrels (and even a few flying squirrels here in east Texas)! ~How long do squirrels live? Some squirrels can live up to 10 years or longer! ~Do squirrels hibernate? No! Most squirrels can not store fat for long periods of time so they have to feed almost everyday. This leads to most tree squirrels (gray & fox) "scatter hoarding" o