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RE: Skunks!!!

sp — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:01:50 GMT

yeah she probably hasnt thought of that, at all at all, i always look things up before i get any pet but she kinda... has 0 experience and does nt even know where to get one

anyone keep one as a pet?

RE: Skunks!!!

feathersnfuz — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 17:11:31 GMT

Yeah, that would definitely be my first step. When it comes to small mammals and critters there are different laws in the different states across the country. I would hate for her to get all excited and gung-ho for getting a skunk only to find that it's not legal.

Her state's wildlife dept might be a good place to start.

RE: Skunks!!!

sp — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 03:25:56 GMT

wow thanks thats good advice... she hasnt kept a pet before and i doubt very much that she would even think of that and i wouldnt think to mention it to her, i was just talking to someone yesterday about permits for small animals and which ones. I'll ask her.

Anyone who knows anything about them on here, i see there is a skunk in the header but not a forum for them... i'd like to have some info to tell her.

RE: Skunks!!!

feathersnfuz — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 18:10:03 GMT

My first bit of advice would be to make sure that it is legal to have a skunk where she lives. She should definitely check state law, county law and city laws/ordinances.

Skunks!!!

sp — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 02:02:53 GMT

My cousin wants to get a skunk! I think its a smashing plan because they are super cute and i have heard good things! What i am wondering is what anyone on here can tell me about them, who has one, how are they to be housed, how long do they live, what do they eat, what are the rules on keeping them, vaccination requirements, vet requirments, and temperment? I would love to be able to tell her more than just what i think people do or what i read on a site that she has probably already read... anything anyone can share would be useful... she has never had any pet... accept for a fish one time... so this would be a big thing for her.