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I wouldn't be afraid of a skunk if I could be sure that it kept it's *** corked and if it was friendly. (Not sure how that could be known for sure though)
Skunks usually only discharge when they are in fear for their lives. It also takes awhile for them to regenerate their "charge" so they often save it for times that they really need it. We have dealt with skunked dogs here numerous times. Always at night and often in the rain. I suspect that they are looking for dry shelter and a house with lights on usually has it. Our dogs are naturally curious and like to chase squirrels and cats that get into the yard so a skunk draws them in as well. A mix of baking soda, hydrogen peroxide and Dawn detergent is an effective cleaner for pets. If they do get in the house after getting skunked, there will be a lingering stench. I've countered that by putting a gallon of tomato juice, 2 cans of tomato paste and 16 ounces of lemon juice in a huge soup pan and just let it all boil for a few hours. It also smells a bit but beats the stench of skunk.
I like animals though. Petting zoos, county fairs, you name it.
One time I had something I had just painted out back sitting on a table letting it dry in the sunlight and a lizard got stuck in it. I spent 15 minutes carefully prying it's feet from the surface to get it free. The ungrateful bastard took off and didn't even thank me.
I like mice and domesticated rats too. Not a fan of the ones in the wild though...they are too dirty and destructive.
By the way.....I thought that Skunks were rodents!
Skunks usually only discharge when they are in fear for their lives. It also takes awhile for them to regenerate their "charge" so they often save it for times that they really need it. We have dealt with skunked dogs here numerous times. Always at night and often in the rain. I suspect that they are looking for dry shelter and a house with lights on usually has it. Our dogs are naturally curious and like to chase squirrels and cats that get into the yard so a skunk draws them in as well. A mix of baking soda, hydrogen peroxide and Dawn detergent is an effective cleaner for pets. If they do get in the house after getting skunked, there will be a lingering stench. I've countered that by putting a gallon of tomato juice, 2 cans of tomato paste and 16 ounces of lemon juice in a huge soup pan and just let it all boil for a few hours. It also smells a bit but beats the stench of skunk.
I like animals though. Petting zoos, county fairs, you name it.
One time I had something I had just painted out back sitting on a table letting it dry in the sunlight and a lizard got stuck in it. I spent 15 minutes carefully prying it's feet from the surface to get it free. The ungrateful bastard took off and didn't even thank me.
I like mice and domesticated rats too. Not a fan of the ones in the wild though...they are too dirty and destructive.
By the way.....I thought that Skunks were rodents!
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