getting a skunk!
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lysinlight87
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thanks!
His surrogate mummy tried him on solid food for the first time today- scrambled egg. All 3 of them were more interested in playing with it than eating it!
I paid the deposit today, so it's happening for real!
3 & a bit weeks to go
His surrogate mummy tried him on solid food for the first time today- scrambled egg. All 3 of them were more interested in playing with it than eating it!
I paid the deposit today, so it's happening for real!
3 & a bit weeks to go
djfishygillz
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So how do you make sure they aren't going to spray you? Do you take it out or something?
ReptileLove18
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in some places its legal to remove their scent gland to insure they dont spray, however in this case its illegal in the UK where the owner lives so it wont be getting removed.
in some places its legal to remove their scent gland to insure they dont spray, however in this case its illegal in the UK where the owner lives so it wont be getting removed.
Good answer
djfishygillz
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in some places its legal to remove their scent gland to insure they dont spray, however in this case its illegal in the UK where the owner lives so it wont be getting removed.
D*** that is risky business... Piss that skunk off once, and well... piss! :/ I like crazy pets but I just couldn't risk it. Like to be pretty much peed on.
What would you do if it gets startled and sprays inside? Do they naturally smell?
That's what I'm woundering
lysinlight87
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apparently, they don't spray readily and you've got to know the signs that they're not happy and back off before they feel they have to spray. They stomp their feet, do handstands, & point their bum at you when they're upset, unfortunately, they also do this when playing! but if they're mad they tend to scream at you too. I've heard stories of them spraying because the owner accidently startled them.
My vet sad she will only treat him in the car park because if he sprayed, the smell would ruin the consultation room for the day. I've since found an exotics vet who is happy to treat him indoors.
You can use a hydrogen peroxide mixture to remove the smell but it's topical so won't freshen the whole room. The tomato juice solution is a myth. Many people use a pet friendly plug-in diffuser to freshen the house.
They're a little whiffy when babies & the scent glands are developing. Also, they occasionally let out little smells if they get over-excited, they just slip out lol
If the skunk is contented & happy & doesn't feel threatened, it won't spray. but you do have to be prepared to get stinked on rare occasions! Ferdy is being hand-reared in a house with other animals, including dogs, so he should be well-adjusted when I bring him home.
My vet sad she will only treat him in the car park because if he sprayed, the smell would ruin the consultation room for the day. I've since found an exotics vet who is happy to treat him indoors.
You can use a hydrogen peroxide mixture to remove the smell but it's topical so won't freshen the whole room. The tomato juice solution is a myth. Many people use a pet friendly plug-in diffuser to freshen the house.
They're a little whiffy when babies & the scent glands are developing. Also, they occasionally let out little smells if they get over-excited, they just slip out lol
If the skunk is contented & happy & doesn't feel threatened, it won't spray. but you do have to be prepared to get stinked on rare occasions! Ferdy is being hand-reared in a house with other animals, including dogs, so he should be well-adjusted when I bring him home.
lysinlight87
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absolutbill
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luis138
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That's asewome! I would love a skunk but they are illegal to own in California. Take a bunch of pics for us
Everything seems to be illegal in CA.
Luis
Norcal55
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Everything seems to be illegal in CA.
Luis
I know right! I have a long list of pets I would like but no go here.
luis138
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thanks!
His surrogate mummy tried him on solid food for the first time today- scrambled egg. All 3 of them were more interested in playing with it than eating it!
I paid the deposit today, so it's happening for real!
Very cute...will they keep the colors they are showing now or turn darker when they get older?
lysinlight87
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Only 2 weeks til I collect Ferdy!
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