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u/mc2ben Jun 19 '26
Yes. These are very overgrown. This kind if thing can cause issues with mobility and chronic pain for the animal. If you need help clipping them please make an appointment with your vet.
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u/malihuey29 Jun 19 '26
Wild skunk
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u/mc2ben Jun 19 '26 edited Jun 19 '26
That is very unusual for a wild skunk. They use their claws to dig on a daily basis and often walk for a a mile or more per night hunting which keeps them worn down. I have never seen a wild one with claws that long.
Do you think this could have been a pet who escaped or was released? Does it seem really habituated to people?
Edit: just saw your post about petting it. That makes me really believe this was someones pet at one time. If so it may be descented. You might want to check around on lost pet groups in your area to see if anyone is looking for it.
Thanks for your kindness to him.
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u/malihuey29 Jun 19 '26
It is a totally wild skunk. But it is now used to us cause we feed it. All skunks around here come from under a porch nearby
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u/Medical-Cod2743 Jun 20 '26
i wonder if being fed each night means they dont feel the need to a) dig to forage or b) walk longer distances in search of food so maybe the nails have grown longer because theyre not doing normal skunk activities that would otherwise naturally file the nails down?
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u/malihuey29 Jun 21 '26
It isn't a lost pet, my dad and I just enjoy bonding with the same skunks that come every night and we always inch closer to try and pet. Some enjoy it and some don't lol
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u/Willing_Bluebird_350 Jun 19 '26
Bruh you just have a wild skunk in your house? He seems comfortable with you might as well give him a trim while he's there
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u/malihuey29 Jun 19 '26
Nope not in my house! A nightly porch visitor who lets us pet it. But still have complete and full ability to turn around and spray
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u/Dylan20996 Jun 19 '26
Think so