Generally, Western Spotted Skunks are smaller and thinner than Striped Skunks, and have small, low-set ears. Females are usually about 360 millimeters long while males are generally larger averaging 432 millimeters in length. The Western Spotted Skunk will often live in areas that humans populate and have a tendency to steal poultry eggs and dig burrows out in places where they are not welcome. They are threatened by roads where they are frequently struck and killed by motor vehicles. Western Spotted Skunks have occasionally been de-scented and kept as pet, and are reputed to make fine friends.
Spotted Skunks have several dens which they use at different times of the year.
They are expert mousers and will roam the countryside catching any small rodents they can find. As for defense, they use the typical skunk defense. They will let you know if they feel threatened by stamping their feet, puffing their tails and fur, or walking toward you on your front feet. Overall, the Western Spotted Skunk is an interesting little fellow that is fascinating to watch. The Western Spotted Skunk has rather short legs with nicely developed claws.