Peppy - The Friendly Skunk

This is my entry to #amazingnature contest hosted by Hive account@adalger

Peppy says,

“Let them eat cake, I’m having cinnamon raisin bread.”

Peppy is a little skunk that comes by to visit quite often. He checks the lawn for insects to eat and then checks if any food left for him.

Skunks get a bad rap, for to protect themselves, they will spray a liquid at a predator that smells like rotten egg gas.

Many dogs get sprayed if they chase one and it’s difficult to remove the smell from them. There are commercial products on the market to help get rid of the smell. Although the spray may get in the dog’s eyes, it doesn’t cause any damage.

Where does the skunk spray come from?

Skunks have sacs located in their anus. These sacs contain a foul smelling liquid produced by the glands that line them. Each sac is connected to the outside by a duct that opens just inside the anus.

When the skunk it threatened he can let a spray go from these sacs that will stop a predator in his tracks.

He will turn to face the predator and the spray will shoot up over his back.

I’m not afraid of Peppy spraying me. He recognizes me and knows I’m not out to harm the cute little critter.

This video was taken by me when he came by in the morning to see what food was for him after the birds had their fill.