Posts by Joshua Munoz

With their sharp, long claws, some species of skunks are excellent climbers and can scale a fence up to 6 feet high. The spotted skunk is the greatest climber among all other skunk species. They...

The best methods to get rid of skunks include using an ultrasonic skunk repellent, sprinkling cayenne pepper, trapping them using bait, removing food, water, and shelter sources, or installing...

Before a snake strikes, it will often give a warning sign. Snakes often hiss, shriek, growl, and squeak through a tube in their mouth. Species of rattlesnakes possess a distinctive rattle that also...

In winter raccoons enter a quasi-hibernation state known as torpor. Torpor is a specific period of inactivity in which a raccoon's metabolism slows down, and its body temperature cools. Raccoons wake...

While they're primarily quiet, skunks can vocalize in a wide range of ways, including hisses, growls, grumbles, snuffles, and grunts. These sounds are often used to intimidate predators or show...

Skunks are sensitive to powerful smells, so you can make your own effective skunk repellant at home using either white vinegar, ammonia, citrus peels, peppermint oil, chili powder, or lavender. You...