Skunks make excellent pets. They are
fun, very affectionate and like to cuddle up with their owners. If you want to
have a skunk in your house, you'll want to be sure that you are able to spend
time with your pet. Skunks don't like being alone. Although they may bite if
frightened or injured, skunks are usually very good with kids that are calm and
gentle.
Do pet skunks smell
terrible? Of course not! Skunk owners get their pets de-scented. This is a
necessity and is not painful for the skunk.
You do not need a cage
for your skunk, but it will need a bed to sleep in. Place the bed somewhere
quiet so when it wants to relax, it has a peaceful place to do so. You may find
that your skunk will want to curl up and sleep with you.
Skunks are very playful.
They love to romp around with stuffed toys, rubber balls or anything else that
catches their attention.
Skunks eat mostly
vegetables but they do like fruits, low-fat cottage cheese, and low-fat yogurt.
Make sure your skunk always has a fresh supply of water available at all times.
Skunks like to beg for table scraps and will always look like they are
starving, even after eating a big meal. Giving them treats is okay, but over
feeding will lead to obesity, which is very unhealthy. Never give a skunk
chocolate! It can kill them.
A healthy skunk can live
up to 22 years.
Questions
1 Do pet skunks carry a bad smell?
2 Where do they like to sleep?
3 What do skunks like to play with?
4 What do they like to eat?
5 What should you never give a skunk?
6 How long do skunks live?
