Striped Skunks in North Louisiana
Did you know that striped skunks can spray predators from up to 15 feet away?
Striped Skunks
at
a Glance
Key Features:
Striped skunks are black mammals with two white stripes on their backs and tails.
Least Concern - Population Stable
Habitat:
Berries, carrion, eggs, fish, grubs, insects, plants, and rodents
nesting habits:
Striped skunks mate from February to April. They give birth to two to ten kits in late spring.
seasons striped skunks active in our area:
All year
Diet:
Birds, cats, deer, dogs, mice, rabbits, and squirrels
hunting Behavior:
Skunks hunt at night.
Commonly Confused With:
Possibly Spotted Skunks
Striped skunks are possibly often confused with spotted skunks because both are black and white skunks.
Striped skunks are larger. Spotted skunks have a white spot on their foreheads and white stripes on their bodies. Spotted skunks have not been sighted in Louisiana for 30 years.