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| Skunk from Animal Discovery |
Yes, you heard right. Skunks!
If you are in the United States you can get a skunk from animal shelters or from breeders with permits. These skunks are a definite no-no here in Singapore though!
Now, these little mammals are well-known for their stench but if a skunk is going to be kept as a pet, the glands which spray the awful liquid will be removed when it is a few weeks old.
Skunks are more like cats than dogs in the make-up of their bodies. They are intelligent, curious animals that will get into everything. They can be stubborn but also friendly and loving.
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| A skunk and it's owner from News Journal Online |
You should never hit your pet skunk when you discipline it because it will become revengeful and might lose it's trust in you.
Playing rough with a skunk when its still young might encourage it to be aggressive when it is older.
On the other hand, baby skunks can grow to become loving pets if you cuddle with it as much as possible when you first bring them home. They will become shy around humans if they are ignored as babies.
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| Baby skunk from All the creatures |
It is important to skunk-proof the entire house as they may escape. They can damage almost anything too - furniture, wood-trim, doors, etc. They are quite high-maintenance so many people do not keep them as pets.
Skunks can be fussy eaters so they need a variety of food, especially vegetables. I always had this impression that they like to eat out of the trash can but I guess it's not recommended at home!
One important thing to note is that if someone gets bitten by your skunk, you should deny this to the doctors because your skunk will be taken away and killed to be tested for rabies. Thus it is better not to let any strangers touch your pet.
I never imagined skunks could be kept as pets but after reading up about them, I became attracted by these small mammals as demanding as they can be!
They seem like lovely, adorable pets and maybe someday the AVA can allow these animals here in Singapore. What do you think?
Skunk owners from Daytona Beach in America say that they are wonderful to keep at home. Click here to read more: Owners say skunks make decent pets
References:
http://exoticpets.about.com/cs/skunks/a/skunksaspets.htm
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/pet-skunks.html
http://www.skunkhaven.net/PetSkunks.htm
4 comments:
Now I feel like getting a skunk for a pet, heh. They look so cute even though it is hard to maintain them. Too bad it can't be kept in Singapore.
I actually have an impossible dream of rearing lions when i was young hahah.
your post is super captivating! Alot of interesting facts in your blog and easy to read. you even had tips for people on how to train a skunk! Love your blog :D
Very cute! If only I can keep them as pets...
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