Before purchasing your skunk, you'll want to be sure that you are able to spend time with your pet. Skunks don't like being alone. As with any animal, they are not for everyone. People with children have to keep a watchful eye. Children can be rough with animals and a skunk as well as any other animal can bite if frightened or injured.
Skunks are usually very good with kids that are calm and gentle.
It's best to get your skunk while it's still a baby. Just remember that most pet stores will only de-scent your skunk. Unless you are a breeder, you will need to have them altered. Unaltered males become more aggressive and the females can die from being in heat because it takes so much out of them. This should be done when they are 4 months old.