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  1. Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control
    https://www.skedaddlewildlife.com/blog/juvenile-skunks-what-are-they-up-to

    Juvenile Skunks: What Are They Up To? - Skedaddle …

    • Skunks are said to be able to spray when they are just over a week old. Even so, this ability is of little use until juveniles are fully mobile. Further, skunks’ musk glands don’t finish developing until about t… See more

    What Are Skunks Like in Early Life?

    When skunks are first born, they lack the critical senses of sight and hearing. On top of that, they have very little fur, though there is still a discernable stripe along their back. Weig… See more

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    Are They Dangerous?

    Though adolescent skunks do have spraying capabilities, they are not generally considered to be dangerous. Even so, you don’t want to test them. Young skunks can have a tem… See more

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    Do Adolescents Look Different Than Adults?

    By the fall, juvenile skunks start to look much like adults. With thick fur and a prominent white stripe on their back, it can be hard to differentiate between the two. The tell-tal… See more

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    What Should You Do If Skunks Are Living Below Your Home?

    Because skunks like to live in dark, well-protected areas, spaces underneath your home may make an ideal den. If you have a crawlspace or deck, for instance, skunks may nestle … See more

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    What Are Skunks Like in Early Life?
    Are They Dangerous?
    Do Adolescents Look Different Than Adults?
    What Should You Do If Skunks Are Living Below Your Home?
    Do baby skunks spray?
     
  1. After birth, baby skunks remain with their mother throughout summer before becoming independent by fall. During this time they begin hunting on their own and establish their territories. Juvenile skunks reach sexual maturity at around one year old after which they become part of adult population.

    Skunk Lifecycle - Worldwide Nature

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    A litter of young are born in the den sometime from May until mid-June with six or seven "kits" or "cubs" per litter. These "smelly cats" eat bees, crickets, grasshoppers, beetles, cutworms, armyworms, and other insect larvae.

    Striped Skunk | EEK Wisconsin

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    How old do skunks get?
    Young skunks emerge from their dens between 6 to 8 weeks old and measure between 8-9 inches long. It is not uncommon to see a baby at this life stage exploring on its own or playing with its siblings outside of the den.

    If you find a baby skunk … | Wildlife Center of Virginia

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    What if a baby skunk has been seen outside the den?
    The baby has been seen outside of the den all day or night with no adult present. It is known with absolute certainty that the mother is deceased or has been illegally relocated. If YES, the baby skunk is likely injured or orphaned. Contact your nearest permitted wildlife rehabilitator or veterinarian for treatment.

    If you find a baby skunk … | Wildlife Center of Virginia

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    Do baby skunks spray?
    It is not uncommon to see a baby at this life stage exploring on its own or playing with its siblings outside of the den. At this age, they should be reactive to predators (including humans!); baby skunks can spray at a relatively young age, though the musky smell is much less intense than their adult counterparts.

    If you find a baby skunk … | Wildlife Center of Virginia

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    How do you know if a baby skunk is dead?
    There are a few cases where you might need to intervene: The baby skunk is crying continuously (mewing sound like a kitten). The baby skunks eyes are closed and it is out of the den. The baby skunk is cold to the touch. The baby skunk is injured or has been attacked. The mother has been removed, relocated or is dead.

    What To Do If You Found Sick or Injured Baby Skunk

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  3. The Wildlife Center of Virginia
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    If you find a baby skunk … | Wildlife Center of Virginia

  4. Reptile Knowledge
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    At what age do baby skunks start spraying? - Reptile Knowledge

  5. Ohio Wildlife Center
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    Finding a Solution to Skunks in the Neighborhood

    WEBInstead of blending in with the camouflage crowd, skunks show their flashy fur as a warning to would-be predators. In Ohio, skunks mate in late February through March. After a gestation period of about two months, …

  6. YouTube
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    What to do if you encounter young skunks - YouTube

  7. Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine
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    What To Do If You Found Sick or Injured Baby Skunk

    WEBThe baby skunk is injured or has been attacked. The mother has been removed, relocated or is dead. There are flies around the baby skunk. What to do if you find a baby skunk… Always wear gloves when handling …

  8. Pest Control Tips and Advice
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    Do Baby Skunks Spray? [Full Answer Here!] - Pest …

    WEBJan 11, 2023 · If a baby or juvenile skunk (less than 3 months old) is agitated enough to make their warning noise—they are most likely going to spray soon! Adults do not make any sort of warning sound before …

  9. cwrawildlife.org
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    Help A Baby Skunk - CWRA

    WEBIf a baby skunk (or group of baby skunks) is repeatedly seen alone outside, contact a wildlife rehabilitator for assistance. This kind of orphaning often occurs when a neighbor has trapped and removed the mother skunk …

  10. The Wildlife Center of Virginia
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    Skunks as Neighbors - Wildlife Center of Virginia

    WEBThe young remain in the den for about eight weeks. The juvenile skunks are weaned by the time they emerge from the den and are about eight inches long. Skunk mothers can get scared away from their babies …

  11. lakewoodexterminating.com
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    Skunks in Ohio: Facts & Information - Lakewood Exterminating