What are the dangers of a skunk bite?

Rabies, tetanus and localized infection are risks of an untreated skink bite. Healthy wild skunks usually spray before people get close enough to bite. All animal bites require prompt medical attention, wild ones even more so. read more

Rabies, tetanus and localized infection are risks of an untreated skink bite. Healthy wild skunks usually spray before people get close enough to bite. All animal bites require prompt medical attention, wild ones even more so. If you can't get to a doctor immediately clean the wound thoroughly and get to one as soon as you can. read more

Check with a doctor or hospital ASAP. I’m pretty sure that skunk biting is NOT NORMAL; their first line of defense is spray. Not normal behavior suggests a strong possibility that the skunk was rabid. Rabies in humans can be prevented with a series of shots but, once the illness develops, there is NO CURE. Seriously, don’t wait. read more