Have porcupines ever chewed on your tires ? Do you think road salt was the attraction ?

Question

Have porcupines ever chewed on your tires ? Do you think road salt was the attraction ?

Answer 1

Because they are vegetarians and most vegetable matter is very low in sodium, porcupines need additional sodium in the blood to balance cell potassium levels.

As a result, porcupines seek out salt sources such as natural licks, glue which bonds plywood together, human perspiration on tools, road salt, and some paints.

Answer 2

We don't have porkypines in florida, but we do have alot of sharks. I avoid parking in the ocean and so far( knock on wood ) haven't had any shark related tire issues.