Are pet skunks legal in Indiana?
In Indiana, a person can own just about any animal as a pet, from skunks or raccoons, to foxes, cougars and even lions. All one needs is the proper permit. In Illinois, it’s illegal to own a dangerous animal or primate. However, there are no state requirements for other exotics animals such as skunks or minks.
Where can I get a domesticated skunk?
In the United States, pet skunks can be purchased from licensed animal shelters, non-profit skunk educational organizations such as the American Domestic Skunk Association, Inc., or breeders with a permit from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
How much does a baby skunk cost?
A skunk can be a costly pet, especially the first year. Skunk kits cost between $150 and $500, and spay or neuter can cost up to $250. Add to that the costs for food, cage(s), litter boxes, bed(s), toys, daily diet supplements, and other costs.
Where can I find a baby skunk?
The simplest way to ‘catch’ baby skunks is with a cardboard box or laundry basket. (Make sure the laundry basket has a slats in it that are small enough that the babies can’t escape) Go outside to where the babies are, approaching very slowly and quietly.
How do you get a skunk as a pet in Indiana?
In the State of Indiana, you must be 18 years old before you apply for the permit to have a pet skunk. Your parents should be 100% supportive in your decision to have a domestic skunk as a pet. This means your parents will have to obtain the permit in their name.
What is the lifespan of a skunk?
Skunks are nocturnal. The average lifespan of striped skunks in the wild is 7 years. They can live up to 10 years in human care.
Can you potty train a skunk?
Potty Training – Begin training your young skunk to use a litter box/pan as soon as it arrives. Skunks will usually use a corner and can be easily trained. If you watch the corner(s) they want to use and place litter pans in those places, they will learn to go in the pan, not on the floor.
Do male or female skunks make better pets?
When choosing a skunk as a pet, both males and females are equally able to become loving, affectionate family members. A skunk’s personality is determined by different variables, not by their gender. Some skunks have stronger personalities than others and may need more time to adjust to being a pet.
What age can a skunk spray?
The 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. They can make their scent at birth, and by four months of age, can spray with accuracy.
What do you call skunk babies?
“Baby skunks are called ‘Kits’ because they are so close to kittens in how they behave,” said Paul Osborne with All Creatures Wildlife Services. “The skunks are common in suburban areas or the city.
Why are skunks illegal as pets?
Most of the laws prohibiting skunk ownership were put in place because of the fear that skunks are prone to rabies. Skunks can be demanding eaters. Their natural diet is quite eclectic. Wild skunks eat anything from insects and snakes to fruits and veggies.