26-05-2003, 10:20 PM
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trapped skunk
In article ,
says...
OK, well, I had some havahart traps in the yard to catch and relocate some
chipmunks, but I've ended up with a skunk in one. Any thoughts on how to
safely relocate a skunk without getting, well, skunked? I'm imagining
perhaps some kind of heavy tarp thrown onto the trap, wrap the sucker up,
put it into a giant rubbermaid container, then put it in the car and drive
it somewhere, then somehow try to release it without getting sprayed....
It's memorial day of course so I can't reach our local wildlife rehab
people or anyone else really. The cops were not helpful at all 
Thanks for any tips!
-h.
What do skunks eat?
"Skunks are primarily insectivorous, which means they eat insects.
However, they will also eat a variety of plants, including fruit, mice
and other small animals, as well as eggs."
It's possible the skunk may be helping you with your chipmunk problem.
Probably a beneficial animal to have around if you can avoid crossing
their path. They can be a carrier of rabies, as most other wild
mammals, so caution is advised.
Bill
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