Articles for tag: Skunks

Karla News

Skunks, Lights and Baking Soda

The other night, while sitting around the kitchen table, raccoons, squirrels and skunks came up in the conversation. Someone said they’d had a problem with skunks homesteading under their house. They trapped them and hauled them out into the countryside only to have them show up again in a week or so. We’d had a ...

Karla News

Pet Skunk?

You are likely thinking, “Skunks?” Yep, you read it right. SKUNK. Contrary to popular belief, skunks make great pets. The first thing that most think of when a skunk comes to mind is a bad smell. Skunks don’t smell bad, their SPRAY smells bad. Remove their ability to spray and there is no odor. Skunks ...

Karla News

How to Trap Skunks Around Your Home

Living in the mountains for the last seven years I have had my fair share of run-ins with the local wild life. Most of these have been thankfully pleasant. Unfortunately, my dogs have not had the same luck and the smell can knock you over. Skunks are one of those animals that are good to ...

Karla News

Skunks: Do They Make Good Pets and Where is it Legal?

Looking for an exotic pet? How about an unusual pet that is more or less known for its exotic smell? By exotic smell of course I mean stinky and the type of pet in mention is: a skunk! Some people, (awww come on most people with a heart), find skunks to be quite cute and ...