How dangerous are skunks?

Question

I was chased by skunks before and want to know the threat they pose. They seem to love to attack and spray.

Answer 1

Make sure you atleast 10-15 feet away..or you will get sprayed!

Answer 2

leave them alone and they won't bother you.  they spray when they feel threatened.

Answer 3

just don't get trapped in the skunk weed

Answer 4

The very worst a skunk can do to you is spray you ... and even if you think it's a terrible smell, it's very EASY to get it off you and your clothes.  Buy the largest cans of tomato juice possible, and rub it into your skin and your clothes, then take a bath and wash the clothes.  If you can still smell it, do it again and let the tomato juice 'sit' for at least five minutes.  You'll need to 'slop it on' but you don't need to sit in a tub of juice, and you don't need to throw your clothes away.  I don't know WHY tomato juice is the only thing that removes skunk but I've used it on others, because I happen to be one of the 1% of people in the world who find the 'sick smell' of skunk attractive.

Answer 5

The stench sucks but it isn't deadly. Like all mammals they can carry rabies which is probably the worst you have to worry about. Just avoid getting bitten or scratched.

Answer 6

In most cases they are more afraid of us..........the spray will give you a new thought about a shower...........but other than that........O.......i guess they carry the same bug as raccoons, is that rabies(spelling) anyway just don't get your body parts in harms way........I've never heard of them hurting someone...nite

Answer 7

BECAUSE OF CONFUSION

Answer 8

Iv never heared of an attack. I know they might spray you though. So I think most likley you might end up smelling bad

Answer 9

in Wisconsin, there were 5,900 skunk-related fatalities last year. you should be very afraid...californian skunks are meaner and deadlier due to the smog

Answer 10

depends on what you want to do with them