21. Skunk Spray Living with skunks. Examples of coexisting with wild skunks and how to makethem move to a new home. Link to James Firmiss Skunk and Opossum Page. http://www.humboldt.edu/~wfw2/skunkspray.shtml

Skunk Defensive Secretion Neutralize Skunk Spray: History and Chemistry of Skunk Musk William F. Wood, Department of Chemistry Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA 95521 E-Mail wfw2@axe.humboldt.edu Phone (707) 826-3109 Skunks use a highly odoriferous secretion to deter predation: A yellow oil composed of thiols and thioacetate derivatives of these thiols. This secretion is stored in two walnut sized glands with openings in the anus. When alarmed or attacked, a skunk can direct this spray several feet. At high concentrations the secretion causes nausea and retching and will act like tear gas if the liquid gets in the eyes. At lower concentrations it has a very foul odor. The human nose can detect skunk spray thiols at about 10 parts per billion. More information about skunk spray can be found in the following links. How to remove skunk odor. Household chemicals that neutralize the odor of the defensive chemical from pets and from inanimate objects. Chemistry of skunk spray. A chemical explanation of the molecules in skunk defensive secretion and their transformation to non-odoriferous molecules. The History of Skunk Defensive Secretion Research.

22. Living With Skunks The Wellmeaning Skunk in his book wild Animals at Home (Grosset Dunlap, NewYork, 1913, 226p.) During a summer at Yellowstone Park, two skunks took up http://www.humboldt.edu/~wfw2/livingwskunks.html

Living with Skunks William F. Wood, Department of Chemistry Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA 95521 E-mail wfw2@axe.humboldt.edu Return to Skunk Defensive Secretion Page How to Deodorize Skunk Spray How to discourage skunks from living under you house or deck. I have received many enquiries on how to get rid of skunks that are living under a deck or house. The easiest way is to put a light under the house or deck after the skunks have left for the night. When the skunks return before dawn they will be repelled by the light and will find another area to sleep. How to humanely catch skunks and move them to new areas. How to coexist with skunks. You can live near skunks it you don't alarm them. Several year ago, skunks started raiding my hen house for eggs. The hens were locked in at night so to gain access the skunks burrowed under the walls. I put a floor under the house to discourage them. When they tried to get in, they made a burrow large enough to live in. For the next year or so, they would appear most nights just after dark and scavenge any of the table scraps the chickens had not eaten. In the year, they did not spray once. After dark, when I went over near the pen, I made noise so they knew I was approaching. They readily left and never threatened me with even a lifted tail. After I got rid of the hens, they disappeared. The American naturalist, Ernest Thompson Seton, wrote a chapter "The Well-meaning Skunk" in his book Wild Animals at Home (Grosset & Dunlap, New York, 1913, 226p.) During a summer at Yellowstone Park, two skunks took up residence under the floor of his cabin. These skunks became quite tame and at times came into the cabin in the evenings. They never had occasion to spray their defensive secretion and were viewed as beneficial. Seton wrote. "They cleaned up our garbage, so helped rid us of flies and mice." For many years after this he allowed skunks to live in close proximity and even photographed his young daughter playing with these skunks, "full-grown specimens in full possession of all their faculties."

23. Wild Turkey wild Turkey nests are made in the ground. Some predators that raid turkey nests includeRaccoons, Red Foxes, Striped skunks, crows, snakes, Virginia Opossums http://www.fcps.k12.va.us/StratfordLandingES/Ecology/mpages/wild_turkey.htm

Wild Turkey Meleagris gallopavo Steve Bentsen Wild Turkeys were here long before Europeans colonized America. They also should not be confused with their cousins, domestic turkeys (the ones you eat for Thanksgiving). Wild Turkeys are thinner than domestic turkeys, and their tails are tipped with brown, not white. Male Wild Turkeys grow to about four feet long. including the tail. Females grow to about three feet. Males and females can be told apart by the breast feathers. Males' breast feathers have black tips, females are brown. WPA P. Meyer Wild Turkeys live in open woodlands and forests with lots of clearings and meadows . They travel during the day looking for food. Wild Turkeys eat a great variety of foods, including: insects, spiders, snails, slugs, salamanders, small lizards, small frogs, millipedes, grasshoppers, very small snakes, worms, grasses, vines, flowers, acorns , buds, seeds, fruits, clovers, dogwood, blueberries, cherries, hickory nuts, beechnuts, and other vegetation Wild Turkeys travel in small flocks . For most of the year, they are single-sex flocks. Females are with females, males with males. Young turkeys follow their mothers.

24. All About Skunks Striped and hooded skunks in the wild generally have black fur with a single whitestripe starting at the top of the the head then forking into two stripes http://chrisinorl.home.att.net/about.html

All About Skunks by Chris Williamson Family The word "skunk" comes from the Algonquin Indian name for the animal, seganku. There are three groups of skunks represented in North America, the Hog-nosed skunk, Spotted Skunk and the (Striped and Hooded Skunks) All skunks bred as pets are striped skunks. They relate to humans better than the other species. Skunks were previously thought to belong to the weasel (Mustelid) family. Thanks in large part to Dr. Jerry Dragoo (a biologist from the University of Mexico and leading skunk expert) they are now classified as Mephitidae, a family of their own. Description Striped and hooded skunks in the wild generally have black fur with a single white stripe starting at the top of the the head then forking into two stripes continuing down the sides of it`s back to the tail. Domestic (pet) skunks come in a wide variety of colors and patterns. Their bodies are pair shaped with the nose coming to a point and a long fluffy tail. Skunks have long front claws for digging. The average adult weighs between 3.5 - 10 lbs. Domestic skunks have been known to weigh over 20 lbs., this is usually due to a diet too high in fat. Spotted skunks are relatively small and slender. They have black fur with white spots on their head and body with white stripes starting behind the front legs continuing to the base of the tail. Spotted skunks weigh between .75 - 2.75 lbs.

25. Skunks As Pets - What To Expect From A Pet Skunk Although skunks are relatively common carriers of rabies in the wild in some areas,it is a myth that all skunks carry rabies they need to be exposed to a http://exoticpets.about.com/cs/skunks/a/skunksaspets.htm

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26. Dave's Garden: Wild Life: Skunks skunks. Forum wild Life, Total Replies 5. Print . Author, Content.forgetmenot Apple Valley, CA Zone 8a Apr 27, 2004 906 PM. Does any http://davesgarden.com/t/427714/

Skunks Forum: Wild Life Total Replies: 5 Print Author Content forgetmenot Apple Valley, CA Zone 8a Apr 27, 2004 9:06 PM Does any one know how to get a skunk out from under a garden shed. And what to do with it when you do? I have a feeling it might be a mother and her brood. She gets defensive when we approach the shed , and then the odor really becomes too much. I'd rather be smelling my Dianthus. We have a Toy Manchester Terrier and I'm afraid he is going to get too inquisitive and end up being sprayed. Any suggestions? I've been told that in California if you capture a wild animal you are obliged by law to kill it. I'm not prepared to do that. Any suggestions? There are 5 replies. The replies of posts are viewable only by paid subscribers of Dave's Garden, and only subscribers can add new replies. We are a member supported website. Don't forget to login Friday Jun 11, 2004 9:10 PM (EDT) Population 103,991 Happy Gardening! You have found the famous Dave's Garden website. We are a large and very active community of gardeners and farmers, sharing information, seeds, and plants. Check out our tour of Dave's Garden, or some of the Dave's Garden highlights:

27. The SMALL AMIMALS Neither of these is effective, however, and skunks and porcupines are regularly killedby fast It is always good to remember that a wild animal does not make as http://www.americazoo.com/kids/small.htm

A spiny porcupine. Almost all the animals one can find in Europe can also be seen in America, including a European bison that looks very similar to our own bison. This page is dedicated to those little pesky animals that stick, stink and steal. The sticker is the porcupine. Its back is covered with very sharp quills that can be imbedded into a predator's nose with a quick flip of its tail. Some quills are even barbed at the ends, like fish-hooks, which makes them even more painful to remove. What does "porcupine" mean? Prickly pig! The word "porcupine" comes from the same word that gives us "pork," and is used for other animals like the porpoise (pig-fish) and the aardvark (earth-pig). Europeans knew what a pig looked like, and they likened many exotic animals to the pig, even though the exotic animals may not be closely related to a pig. The smelly skunk! Do skunks actually "spray" their smell? Yes. And they don't get any on themselves. Many animals have a musk gland which gives off an odor. Sometimes the odor is used to attract the opposite sex. Sometimes it is used to mark a territory to tell other animals to stay away. But the skunk has such a strong smell, that it uses it to drive away animals that may try to attack the skunk. Most people have smelled the faint odor of a skunk, and find the odor objectionable. But it does not compare to being right next to a skunk when it sprays its odor. The stink is overwhelming and sickening, and any thoughts of continuing a pursuit of the skunk are quickly forgotten.

28. SkunkHaven: Intro To Skunks wild skunks warn predators and competitors by stomping their front feetand raising their tails in full bloom. skunks will run directly http://www.skunkhaven.net/SkunkIntro.htm

An Introduction to Skunks S kunks are unusual, funny, amazing, friendly animals that just have a bad reputation. Most complaints about skunks are attributable to rumor and falsehood, and a pungent defensive weapon. Skunks learn quickly and remember well, especially when it comes to food, this often leads to "repeat offenses" and more bad press. S kunks were once thought to be part of the same animal family as weasels, ferrets, and badgers. Now, thanks to DNA testing, they are recognized as more distantly related to other animals and were identified as a separate family: Order - Carnivora Family - Mephitidae Species - Mephitis mephitis (Striped Skunk) Mephitis macroura (Hooded Skunk) Conepatus (Hog-nosed Skunk) Spilogale (Spotted Skunk) Mephitis mephitis - At Home S kunks are sometimes referred to as Polecats, but these are not related animals. T he common striped skunk is the most well known, due to it's extensive habitat range, it's size (up to 12 pounds), and it's distinctive striped markings. Domestic skunks are commonly bred from direct lines of the striped skunk, however some cross breeding between species is accepted as cause for the varied colors and pattern markings on domestic skunks. S kunks can spray before their eyes are open. They are accurate within 10 feet and can spray up to 25 feet. Pet skunks are descented by the breeders at 2-to-5 weeks of age. In some states it is legal for the breeders to sell skunks that are not descented, breeders may charge more or less than the going rate for skunks that are not descented.

29. Welcome To Skunk Haven We are not a wild skunk rescue. Intro to skunks. An introduction to skunks,both wild and domestic. Basic Skunk Care. Caring for a pet skunk. http://www.skunkhaven.net/

Welcome to SkunkHaven.Net S kunkHaven is our Domestic Skunk Care and Rescue site. W e are dedicated to collecting and distributing information on proper dietary health, medical treatments, and traditional and non-traditional recuperative processes. C ontact us if you have a pet skunk that you can no longer care for, or you would like to adopt a pet skunk. We are not a wild skunk rescue. It is illegal to take skunks from the wild in most states, if you find an abandoned or injured wild skunk contact a wildlife rehab center for assistance. Intro to Skunks A n introduction to skunks, both wild and domestic. Basic Skunk Care C aring for a pet skunk. Pet Skunks T he good...and the bad. Nutrition and Diet W hat to feed your pet skunk. Skunk First Aid C ommon things to have on hand, common first aid procedures. Rectal Prolapse W hat to do if your skunk does prolapse. Your New Skunk C aring for your new pet skunk. T ake a look at some of the ongoing projects or browse some of the other links for more information on pet skunks. Legal States Educational Programs Sponsor-A-Skunk Program Domestic Skunk Rescues ... Arthritis, Bone Loss

30. Critter Catalog Up to 90% of skunks die in their first winter. In the wild skunks may live to be2 to 3 years old. In captivity they have been known to survive for 5 years. http://www.biokids.umich.edu/critters/information/Mephitis_mephitis.html

Catalog Mammals Bears, cats, wolves, weasels, and relatives Weasels, badgers, and relatives Striped skunk Mephitis mephitis What do they look like? Striped skunks are easily recognized by their unique colors and pattern. Their fur is black with a white stripe that begins as a triangular shape on the top of the head and splits into two stripes that travel down the sides of the back. These two stripes come together again near the base of the tail. They also have a white stripe running from their nose between their eyes and ending on their forehead. Striped skunks are about the size of small house cats, with a small head, small ears, short legs, and a long, fluffy tail. Claws are longer on the front feet to aid in digging. Skunks are from 575 to 800 mm in body length and have tails that are from 173 to 307 mm in length. Some key physical features : endothermic Sexual dimorphism : sexes alike. Mass 42.24 to 186.56 oz ( 1200 to 5300 g ) Length 22.64 to 31.5 in ( 575 to 800 mm ) Where do they live?

31. Striped Skunk Striped skunks are highly susceptible to being struck by vehicles, and roadkilledanimals are Individuals seldom live more than two years in the wild. http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/nature/wild/mammals/skunk.htm

Striped Skunk CARNIVORA MUSTELIDAE STRIPED SKUNK Mephitis mephitis (Schreber) Description A medium-sized, stout-bodied skunk with two white stripes on sides of back that join each other in the neck region and extend onto the head anteriorly and onto each side of the tail posteriorly; tip of tail black; two large scent glands, one on each side of the anus, produce the characteristic skunk musk; ears short, rounded; eyes small; five toes on each foot, front ones armed with long claws- hind feet with heel almost in contact with ground; tail long and bushy; pelage long, colrse and oily. Dental formula as in the spotted skunk. Sexes colored alike, but males usually larger than females. External measurements average: (males), total length, 680 mm; tail, 250 mm; hind foot, 90 mm; (females), 610-225-65 mm. Weight, 1.4-6.6 kg, depending on age and amount of fat. Distribution Statewide. Habits Striped skunks are inhabitants of wooded or brushy areas and their associated farmlands. Rocky defiles and outcrops are favored refuge sites, but when these are absent the skunks seek out the burrows of armadillos, foxes, and other animals. In central Texas, favored refuge sites are under large boulders. These skunks are largely nocturnal and seldom venture forth until late in the day; they retire to their hideouts early in the morning. One of us (Davis) has seen striped skunks abroad in midday only twice, and in each instance a female was trailing her family of third-grown youngsters in single file across a meadow to a patch of woodland beyond.

32. Wild Animals Ahead skunks need saving too. I apos;ve always been partial to skunks. We had seven wildskunks move into our home at one time. They came and went as they pleased. http://www.shareyourstate.com/adventure/animals.htm

Wild Animals Ahead Rehab Units in Theory and Practice by Lin Stone And, rehabbers, when they will let you in close, maintain some great places to visit if you truly love wild animals. Lower your insurance costs and add more protection . Compare what you have to pay now with the family friendly values we find. American Insurance Depot. Saving Wildlife is a dangerous enterprise. A friend of mine from the East stopped to save a German Shepherd he had struck with his car.  "That blamed dog fought me all the way to the vet.  I finally had to knock it out and tie its head and feet up with my coat.  I was bleeding everywhere."  Here is a list of great rehabbers you can talk into letting you visit. Bertta M. Snell , a Raptor Rehabber in Barltesville Oklahoma, has this to say about her hobby:  "People often perceive rehabilitation as fun and exciting, a chance to see and work with some very beautiful birds up close. The reality is quite different. There are moments to feel good when a bird, that would have died, left on it's own, flies away free and strong. There are unpleasant moments, cleaning maggots out of a smelly decaying gunshot wound. And there are moments for anger when you have to kill a cute soft downy baby that's crying out in pain, with bones that have decalcified to the point that they readily bend in your fingers, because someone stole it from the nest and fed it an inadequate diet."  Be sure to

33. Introduction confounded the food provisioning study, the radioequipped animals afforded us aunique opportunity to observe a population of wild striped skunks during an http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/resource/othrdata/skunks/intro.htm

34. Solving Problems With Skunks Liberal flushing with cold water will ease the discomfort of skunk spray in theeyes. Some information in this page was adapted from wild Neighbors The http://www.hsus.org/ace/13519

About Us Field Projects How You Can Help Publications ... Solving Problems with Skunks Solving Problems with Skunks By Laura Simon Occasional skunk sightings in a neighborhood need not be cause for alarm. Preventative measures such as covering garbage cans and not leaving pet food out will help discourage their presence. Also, covering openings under patios, porches, and crawl spaces will prevent occupancy. Always make sure no animal is denning there first. If a skunk wanders into your garage, don't panic. Just open the garage door before dusk, and wait until the skunk exits for nightly foraging. Sprinkle a wide band of white flour across the threshold, so you can see evidence of exiting footprints. For obvious reasons, keep all domestic animals away from the area. Once the visitor has left, close the door and make sure it stays closed. Evicting Skunks Because skunks are nomadic, their residence under your shed, porch or outbuilding will resolve itself in due time: They'll just move on. However, if you must evict skunks from under a building, try spraying a mixture of eight ounces of dish detergent, eight ounces of castor oil, and one gallon of water around the area where the skunks reside. To determine if the den has been vacated, stuff newspaper in the entry hole; if animals are still present, the paper will be pushed out within 24 hours. Windows Trapping Although people's initial reaction may be to get rid of skunks, trapping will not solve the problem, because skunks from the surrounding area will quickly replace those removed. As long as an inviting habitat (brush or rock piles, elevated sheds, and openings under porches or house foundations) exists, skunks will use it. Trapping merely creates turnover in the population; in springtime, this can result in orphaned, starving skunks wandering around neighborhoods.

35. Controlling Nuisance Skunks and Conditions. URL http//mdc.mo.gov/landown/wild/nuisance/skunks/index.htmLast modified Thursday, 01Jan-2004 182656 CST. http://www.conservation.state.mo.us/landown/wild/nuisance/skunks/

STRIPED SKUNKS occur throughout Missouri, although they are most common in agricultural and forest edge habitats. Their fur is shiny black with varying amounts of white on the head, back and tail. Adults are about two feet long, including the tail. Spotted skunks occur primarily in southern Missouri, but nowhere are they abundant. They are about one-half the size of striped skunks. A characteristic strong, pungent odor results when skunks spray musk from their scent glands. These shy, secretive animals discharge their scent only when disturbed or harassed. Skunks are nocturnal, and while they do not hibernate, they may be inactive for extended periods during winter. They feed on fruits, berries and insects, often digging cone-shaped holes in lawns to remove grubs. Insect-infested turf may be overturned in large patches. Small mammals, ground-nesting birds and eggs are eaten on occasion. Skunks live in underground dens, usually renovated woodchuck burrows, or in rocky crevasses. In rural and suburban areas skunks may take refuge beneath buildings and in the crawl space under porches. In late winter skunks seek mates and breed. After about 2 months gestation the young are born in the dens, and by summer they join the mother in foraging for food.

36. CDC's Rabies Web Page That's Just For Kids skunks, 1. Foxes, 6. Bats, 31. Raccoons, 22. Rodents/rabbits, 0. Other wild animals,0. skunks. 59. Foxes. 6. Bats. 55. Raccoons. 0. Rodents/ rabbits. 0. Other wildanimals. 9. http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvrd/kidsrabies/Statistics/statesa-g.htm

Alabama Rabies Cases (2001) All animal cases Domestic animals Wild animals Domestic animals diagnosed with rabies (Alabama 2001) Dogs Cats Cattle Horses/ mules Sheep/goats Swine Other Domestic Wild animals diagnosed with rabies (Alabama 2001) Skunks Foxes Bats Raccoons Rodents/rabbits Other wild animals Human Rabies (Alabama 2001) = none Back to Map Alaska Rabies Cases (2001) All animal cases Domestic animals Wild animals Domestic animals diagnosed with rabies (Alaska 2001) Dogs Cats Cattle Horses/ mules Sheep/goats Swine Other Domestic Wild animals diagnosed with rabies (Alaska 2001) Skunks Foxes Bats Raccoons Rodents/ rabbits Other wild animals Human Rabies (Alaska 2001) = none Back to Map Arizona Rabies Cases (2001) All animal cases Domestic animals Wild animals Domestic animals diagnosed with rabies (Arizona 2001) Dogs Cats Cattle Horses/ mules Sheep/goats Swine Other Domestic Wild animals diagnosed with rabies (Arizona 2001) Skunks Foxes Bats Raccoons Rodents/ rabbits Other wild animals Human Rabies (Arizona 2001) = none Back to Map Arkansas Rabies Cases (2001) All animal cases Domestic animals Wild animals Domestic animals diagnosed with rabies (Arkansas 2001) Dogs Cats Cattle Horses/ mules Sheep/goats Swine Other Domestic Wild animals diagnosed with rabies (Arkansas 2001) Skunks Foxes Bats Raccoons Rodents/ rabbits Other wild animals Human Rabies (Arkansas 2001) = none Back to Map California Rabies Cases (2001)

37. CDC's Rabies Web Page That's Just For Kids skunks. 25. Foxes. 25. Bats. 4. Raccoons. 80. Rodents/ rabbits. 0. Other wild animals.0. skunks. 34. Foxes. 0. Bats. 11. Raccoons. 0. Rodents/ rabbits. 0. Other wildanimals. 0. http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvrd/kidsrabies/Statistics/statess-w.htm

South Carolina Rabies Cases (2001) All animal cases Domestic animals Wild animals Domestic animals diagnosed with rabies (South Carolina 2001) Dogs Cats Cattle Horses/ mules Sheep/goats Swine Other Domestic Wild animals diagnosed with rabies (South Carolina 2001) Skunks Foxes Bats Raccoons Rodents/ rabbits Other wild animals Human Rabies (South Carolina 2001) = none Back to Map South Dakota Rabies Cases (2001) All animal cases Domestic animals Wild animals Domestic animals diagnosed with rabies (South Dakota 2001) Dogs Cats Cattle Horses/ mules Sheep/goats Swine Other Domestic Wild animals diagnosed with rabies (South Dakota 2001) Skunks Foxes Bats Raccoons Rodents/ rabbits Other wild animals Human Rabies (South Dakota 2001) = none Back to Map Tennessee Rabies Cases (2001) All animal cases Domestic animals Wild animals Domestic animals diagnosed with rabies (Tennessee 2001) Dogs Cats Cattle Horses/ mules Sheep/goats Swine Other Domestic Wild animals diagnosed with rabies (Tennessee 20001 Skunks Foxes Bats Raccoons Rodents/ rabbits Other wild animals Human Rabies (Tennessee 2001) = none Back to Map Texas Rabies Cases (2001) All animal cases Domestic animals Wild animals Domestic animals diagnosed with rabies (Texas 2001) Dogs Cats Cattle Horses/ mules Sheep/goats Swine Other Domestic Wild animals diagnosed with rabies (Texas 2001) Skunks Foxes Bats Raccoons Rodents/ rabbits Other wild animals Human Rabies (Texas 2001) = none

38. PetPlace.com - Article: Skunks And Rabies owner must be licensed. In the wild, skunks, like other species, cancontract rabies. When they do, they die. But skunks have been http://www.petplace.com/Articles/artShow.asp?artID=1297

39. Skunks - Pictures, Breeders, Skunk Babies The removal of skunks from the wild isn t sanctioned, because there is noway to ensure that the Striped Skunk has not been exposed to rabies. http://www.striped-skunk.com/striped-skunk-management.htm

Striped Skunk - Management Striped Skunks - Skunks as Pets Photo source: Study of Northern Virginia Ecology If the musk glands are removed, young Striped Skunks make friendly pets. Thousands of homes in the USA keep Skunks of various species, but not all states allow them to be kept. Even in the states where it is legal, if there is a question of rabies, the Skunk will be killed, because it bites while playing. The main reason for this is that there is no Skunk rabies vaccine and no quarantine period set up for skunks. The removal of Skunks from the wild isn't sanctioned, because there is no way to ensure that the Striped Skunk has not been exposed to rabies. Domestic Striped Skunks should be obtained from reputable breeders. Domestic Skunks can come in a variety of colors and patterns. Striped Skunk - Management Wild Striped Skunks are "sanitation engineers". They rid their territory of rats, mice, cockroaches, garden pests, poisonous animals (rattlesnakes, black widow spider, scorpions), and road carrion that spreads diseases. Little habitat management occurs for Striped Skunks. Practices aimed at improving conditions of other animals are good for Skunks as well. Soil conservation provides food for them. "No-till" technique instead of plowing benefits wildlife in general and Striped Skunks in particular by leaving stalks, leaves and waste grains in the field.

40. Skunks - Pictures, Breeders, Skunk Babies by ammonia or tomato juice. Striped Skunk Threats. Striped Skunkshave few enemies in the wild. Owls, hawks, coyotes, foxes, and http://www.striped-skunk.com/striped-skunk-pictures.htm

Striped Skunk - Pictures Striped Skunk - Adaptation Striped Skunks are not aggressive. They are aware of the respect that they enjoy and will rarely run from a threat. Skunks warn the intruder by arching, elevating the tail and stomping the ground with the front feet. If the victim doesn't retreat, Skunks use the last resort - they raise the tail straight, evert their anal nipples, and spray two streams of yellow liquid 10-15 feet (3-5 m). 5-6 spurs are possible. The mist reaches three times as far, and the smell may carry a mile, causing nausea, gagging, and extreme discomfort. If the spray gets in the eyes, it causes intense pain and fleeting loss of vision. Close approach, noise or sudden movements can trigger the spray. Carbolic soap and water are best for washing skin; the odor is removed by ammonia or tomato juice. Striped Skunk - Threats Striped Skunks have few enemies in the wild. Owls, hawks, coyotes, foxes, and domestic dogs occasionally take one (when young or very hungry), but most animals are repulsed by the odor of the Striped Skunk. Rabies is widely spread among Skunks; they are the chief carriers of rabies in the US. Striped Skunks are also susceptible to canine distemper and leptospirosis.

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