Do Male and Female Skunks Spray?

A skunk only carries 15 cc of its musky liquid at a time, which is enough for five sprays. It takes a week to 10 days to produce more; therefore, spraying is the skunks last resort.

Before it sprays, a skunk goes through a series of warning signs to deter threats. These warning signs include hissing, stomping its feet and lifting its tail.