They are threatened by roads where they are frequently struck and killed by motor vehicles. Western Spotted Skunks have occasionally been descented and kept as pet, and are reputed to make fine friends. Uncertain Generally, Western Spotted Skunks breed in September. Males only produce sperm from May to October. The gestation period lasts 210 to 230 days in Western Spotted Skunks, and two to five is the average litter size.
Sexual maturity is reached in females by five months of age.
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