One day you may encounter a dead San Bernardino skunk in your backyard or lawn, sometimes on the road and
other areas where they usually roam. We want to get rid of it right away to eliminate the
unwanted odor that it unleashes while in the processes of decomposition. So what are we gonna
do to remove it effectively and free from unwanted germs and viruses? Below are some tips
to consider.
• Wear thick gloves. Never use your presented hands to touch a dead skunk. Skunks pass on rabies,
and according to the California Department of Environmental Conservation, you can get the opportunity
to be infected from a skunk if the skunk's spit comes into contact with an open harm or your mouth,
eyes and nose.
• Get a mask that covers your nose to prevent you from smelling it.
• Get the dead skunk beginning from the most punctual stage. Using a shovel is a best material for
scooping the San Bernardino skunk off the ground. Despite that you put on some gloves, it is still preferred to don't
touch the dead skunk in light of the fact that you don't perceive what sorts of minuscule life forms it
passes on to you.
• Empty a waste pack and transport the dead skunk inside. Tie the trash pack tight so that the skunk is
altered well inside.
• Transport the trash sack to a dumpster or landfill to discard the California skunk. Leaving the skunk on your
property in the junk will continue conveying a foul aroma, so it is a brilliant thought to take the
skunk elsewhere.
• Lastly, wash your hands after doing the process above to make sure that there are no contaminants
that dwells in your hands.
You also have an option to bury it on the ground if you don't have time to transport it elsewhere. Just make
sure that you burry it deep enough so it won't smell and have it's rotting body exposed. Again, if you intend
to bury it, use a mask and gloves to ensure your safety during the process like what I have stated above. Wash
your hands also after doing it. If you think you cannot handle the situation. You can contact a San Bernardino wildlife
rehabilitator or any person whose an expert on disposing dead skunks to assist you. An expert can do that
efficiently. Handling dead skunks is not easy especially if it is your first time, it would be best if you
will ask assistance to a person who knows how to handle the situation.
Visit our San Bernardino animal removal home page to learn more about us.