Skunks rarely need an introduction. In fact, if you have been near a skunk, you will likely
know it. We highly recommend skunk removal services if you have an encounter with a pesky
skunk or two or you will find yourself in quite a predicament. Skunk removal services are
necessary to help protect you not only from sprays but from any harmful diseases as well.
While they are not great pets to hang around, skunks are certainly fascinating creatures.
1. Belong to a distinct family: Skunks were once believed to be part of the weasel family.
However, they have since been transferred to a family all their own called the
mephitidae family.
2. Dance before spraying: Many skunks can only produce and hold so much spray.
Releasing their spray is always a last resort because they have nothing left to defend
themselves with once they have released. Because of this many skunks will attempt to
fend off any minor threats before spraying with a dance. This dance is often classified as
the handstand dance and looks exactly as it sounds.
3. Aim for eyes: Skunk spray will cause temporary blindness allowing the skunk time to get
away. Therefore, skunks always aim for the eyes when possible.
4. Adjust their spray: Skunks have full control over their spraying capabilities. Skunks can
tone down or turn up how much spray comes out from a light mist to a full stream
depending on the level of danger present.
5. Tomato juice won’t cut it: An old wives tale on removing skunk spray smell from a
human or a dog perhaps was to soak in tomato juice. Unfortunately, this is just a myth
and tomato juice does not have the capability to cut down the strong smell of skunk
spray.
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