This means that skunks will resort to.
Do skunks climb into attics.
Their neighboring raccoons and opossums are well adapted to climb into trees attics and other hard to reach places to nest.
So skunks are primary suspects to live under homes sheds and decks.
Therefore unlike squirrels and raccoons they cannot easily infiltrate attics and chimneys.
Are skunks good at climbing.
While residing in their natural habitats they will often climb and move around trees.
Despite its curious nature the striped skunk isn t very good at climbing.
The answer is that skunks in fact can climb and they do it very well.
Still skunks are better at burrowing and they normally reside close to the ground.
Skunks are omnivores and will eat a wide variety of foods.
What kind of bait can i use to attract skunks.
Instead their stocky bodies are built for digging and catching bugs with tails that are ill equipped for balancing and climbing.
Skunks only have one option to look for a nesting area and that s on lower ground.
They live in holes in the ground under tree stumps.
They will come out to hunt or mate.
Skunks are low riders not climbers.
In suburban areas they ll move in under porches or houses if there s an opening.
But sometimes it happens.
If a skunk enters your house you should always have the skunk trapped and removed.
Skunks will dig dens under a home and can climb up walls into the attic creating significant damage.
If this is the case get your pet outdoors immediately for a good wash.
Skunks aren t good climbers so they likely didn t get into your attic through your roof and they don t tend to seek out homes either.